Ryan Barnes

Ryan Barnes

Designated Associate Professor, Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Nagoya University

Professional Summary

Ryan Barnes is a Designated Associate Professor in the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Nagoya University. His research interests include linguistic landscape and computer assisted language learning.

Education

EdD in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education

Indiana University, Bloomington

Graduate Certificate in Educational Research Methodology

University of Illinois at Chicago

MEd in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum (TESOL Focus)

University of Missouri

Interests

Linguistic Landscape Study Abroad Academic Writing Education Computer Assisted Language Learning
Featured Publications
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Technostress and English Language Learning in the Age of Generative AI

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of generative AI on technostress among second language (L2) English students at two Japanese universities. While the use of …

Gilbert Dizon
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ChatGPT for Self-Regulated Language Learning: University English as a Foreign Language Students’ Practices and Perceptions

Focusing on the global trend of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning, this survey-based study explored the practices and perceptions of Japanese English as a foreign …

Gilbert Dizon
Recent Publications
Recent & Upcoming Talks
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Mei-Writing Spring Camp as a novel study-abroad program

Although the Japanese government has made great efforts to encourage students to study abroad, Japanese universities continue to struggle to increase student participation in …

Paul Lai
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AI and technostress: Perspectives of Japanese EFL university students

The rapid advancement of technology can negatively impact students’ psychological well-being, leading to a phenomenon known as technostress. The introduction of generative …

Gilbert Dizon
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AI-Related Technostress Among Japanese EFL University Students

Rapid technological advancements may negatively affect students’ psychological well-being, resulting in a phenomenon known as technostress. Adding to this concern is the sudden …

Gilbert Dizon
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Exploring Japanese University EFL Students’ Practices and Views of ChatGPT for Self-Regulated English Learning

This presentation reports on a survey-based study that explored Japanese university English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ practices of ChatGPT for self-regulated second …

Gilbert Dizon
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Exploring Linguistic Landscapes in the Sacred Spaces of a Shinto Shrine

Focusing on the underexplored domain of LL in sacred spaces, this study examines Atsuta Shrine, one of the three principal shrines in the Japanese indigenous religion of Shinto. It …

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Blog
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Pattani

I got on the road around 6:30am, with some light drizzle. There was a little traffic out of town, but I soon turned on to a rural route at Yi-Ngo District. A wet start Downtown …

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Narathiwat

Meaung Narathiwat (or Menara in Pattani Melayu) is the capital of the eponymous Southern province bordering Malaysia. The town has about 40,000 inhabitants and is around 85% Melayu …

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Bangkok: Day 1

I woke up early and took the BTS Skytrain two stops. The Changchun Railway Vehicles train was clean and had announcements in Thai and English. Nearly everyone was wearing a mask.

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NGO→BKK 🛫

For a bike/conference trip I wanted to pack light. One bag for my bicycle, 22kg. There was surprisingly a lot of space in there, so I could throw in some extras, including a …

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New Year's Ride through Yaotsu

A new year’s ride from Ena to Tajimi. We rode the Chuo Line up to 武並駅 Takenami Station, and were a bit worried to find frost on the ground. Snow and ice necessitated a slow, steep …

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Toyota ride

Toyota ride

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Nakatsugawa

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Tokai

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Mikawa Bike Ride

I rode the JR Tokaido line out to Okazaki today, and headed toward Nishio. The ride today was completely flat, and it was warm and sunny. I had a low battery on my phone, so I …

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Kampong Thom to Siem Reap

Kampong Thom is approximately halfway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. An early morning departure from the town had me admiring the architecture downtown and the potted plants on …