| PETER NEFF |  |
| Faculty of Global Communications Department of Global Communications | |
| Professor |
Last Updated :2024/04/25
Researcher Profile and Settings
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Research Interests
Research Areas
Research Experience
- Doshisha University, Faculty of Global Communications, Professor, 2022/04 - Today
- Doshisha University, Faculty of Global Communications, Associate Professor, 2012/04 - 2022/03
- Okayama University, Language Education Center, Associate Professor, 2009/04 - 2012/03
- Doshisha University, Language and Culture Center, Full-time Lecturer, 2005/04 - 2009/03
- Rikkyo University, Language Center, Full-time Lecturer, 2000/04 - 2005/03
Education
- Temple University, Graduate College of Education, Doctor of Education TESOL/Applied Linguistics, - 2015/05
- Columbia University, Teachers College, M.A. TESOL, - 1999/08
Degree
Published Papers
- Humor strategies in the foreign language class
Peter Neff; Jean-Marc Dewaele
Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, Informa UK Limited, 17(3) 567 - 579, 2023, Scientific journal - Is This Thing On? Teacher Views of Incorporating Humor Into Online Language Classes
John Rucynski; Peter Neff
The Language Teacher, The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), 46(6) 9 - 16, 01 Nov. 2022, Scientific journal - The English classroom as “warai no ba”: Instructor views on humor and language learning in Japan
Peter Neff; John Rucynski
International Journal of Educational Research Open, Elsevier BV, 2-2 100070 - 100070, 05 Sep. 2021, Scientific journal - Short-term and long-term study abroad: The impact on language learners’ intercultural communication, L2 confidence, and sense of L2 self
Peter Neff; Matthew Apple
Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, Informa UK Limited, 1 - 17, 17 Nov. 2020, Scientific journal - From EFL to ESL : Preparing students for study abroad
Peter Neff; Gavin Brooks; Cameron Romney
Doshisha Studies in Global Communication, 7 1 - 32, Mar. 2018, Research institution - Japanese perceptions of humor in the English language classroom
Peter Neff; John Rucynski
HUMOR, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 30(3) 279 - 301, 26 Jan. 2017, Scientific journal - Peer Review Use in the EFL Writing Classroom (Doctoral Dissertation)
Peter Neff
2015, Doctoral thesis - Tasks for Integrating Language and Culture Teaching
Peter Neff; John Rucynski
English Teaching Forum, Vol. 51(No. 2) 12 - 23, 2013, Scientific journal - A Comparison of Student Attitudes towards Written and Oral Peer Review in the EFL Writing Classroom
Peter Neff
Studies in Comparative Culture, 103 153 - 169, 2012, Scientific journal - Using Rasch Measurement to Validate the Big Five Factor Marker Questionnaire for a Japanese University Population
Matthew Apple; Peter Neff
Journal of Applied Measurement, Vol.13(No. 3) 276 - 296, 2012, Scientific journal - Using the TOEIC-IP Test for University Placement Purposes: Analyses and Ramifications
Peter Neff; Julian Leonard
Bulletin of the Okayama University Language Education Center, 岡山大学国際センター, 5(5) 89 - 99, Dec. 2009, Research institution - The Roles of Anxiety and Motivation in Language Learner Task Performance
Peter Neff
Doshisha Studies in Language and Culture, Doshisha University, Vol. 10(No. 1) 23 - 42, 2007, Research institution - Peer Review in ESL/EFL Writing Courses: A Look at Five Studies
Peter Neff
Doshisha Studies in Language and Culture, Doshisha University, Vol. 9(No. 2) 345 - 371, 2006, Research institution - Error Pattern Analysis of Two Japanese Speakers of English
Peter Neff
Journal of Rikkyo University Language Center, 立教大学ランゲージセンター, 5(5) 43 - 49, 2002, Research institution - The Increasing Significance of Business English for Japanese University Students
Peter Neff
Rikkyo Forum, 7 82 - 83, 2002, Symposium - Pragmatic Transfer Patterns Among Non-Native English Speakers
Peter Neff
Journal of Rikkyo University Language Center, 6 57 - 67, 2002, Research institution - Japanese L2 Learners’ Emotional Cognition and Prosodic Correlates of English Intonation
Toshiko Isei; Peter Neff
Proceedings for the 7th Annual Conference of English Phonetic Society of Japan, 36 - 41, 2002, International conference proceedings
Presentations
- Humor strategies in the language classroom: One size does not fit all
Neff, Peter
International Society for Humor Studies Conference 2023, Jul. 2023 - Considering the Cultural Context when Incorporating Humor into EFL Classes
Neff, Peter., & Rucynski, John
TESOL 2023 International Convention & English Language Expo, Mar. 2023 - Reading the room’ in Zoom: Challenges and opportunities using humor in synchronous online language education
Neff, Peter; Rucynski, John
American Association of Applied Linguistics 2023 Conference, Mar. 2023 - Humor as a Double-edged Sword in English Language Teaching: Insights from Learners
Rucynski, John; Neff, Peter
Australasian Humour Studies Network Conference 2023, Feb. 2023 - Japanese University Students’ Views of Humor in English Language Classes
Rucynski, John; Neff, Peter
Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT) 2022 Annual Conference, Nov. 2022 - A Framework for Incorporating a Humor-Based Component into Task- Based Language Teaching
Neff, Peter; Rucynski, John
9th International Conference on Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT), Aug. 2022, Oral presentation - Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Using Humor in Online Teaching
Rucynski, John; Neff, Peter
JALT PanSIG 2022, Jul. 2022, Oral presentation - Classroom humor: the view from language instructors
Rucynski, John; Neff, Peter
British Association for Applied Linguistics 2021 Conference, 10 Sep. 2021 - The varying effects of long- and short-term study abroad on L2 learners
Neff, Peter
British Association for Applied Linguistics 2021 Conference, 10 Sep. 2021, Oral presentation - Using Humor in Online Teaching: Struggles and Success Stories
Rucynski, John; Neff, Peter
Teacher Journeys 2021, 04 Sep. 2021, Oral presentation - Short- and long-term study abroad: The impact on language learners’ intercultural communication, speaking confidence, and sense of L2 self
Neff, Peter
Birkbeck Applied Linguistics Webinar Series, 15 May 2020, Public discourse - "Humor in the language classroom: Insights from learners and educators"
ALANZ/ALAA Applied Linguistics Conference, Perth, Australia, Nov. 2019 - "EFL Learners in ESL Contexts: Short- and Long-term Changes in International Communicative Competence"
PRELA 2019 conference, Lyon, France, Jul. 2019 - "Cultural considerations of implementing humor into the language-learning curriculum"
International Congress of Linguists (ICL 20) conference, Cape Town, South Africa, Aug. 2018 - "The Long and Short of It: Does Study Abroad Alter EFL Learners' Self Perceptions?"
PLL3 conference, Tokyo, Japan, Jun. 2018 - "Does Study Abroad Alter EFL Learners' Self Perceptions?"
Language in Focus conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, Apr. 2018 - "How language teachers respond to changes in curriculum and assessment guidelines"
ATEE 2017 conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Oct. 2017 - "Humor in the classroom: Insights from Language Learners"
Asia-Pacific LSP conference, Wellington, New Zealand, May 2017 - "From EFL to ESL: Helping learners bridge the communicative gap"
TESOL 2017 conference, Seattle, Washington, Mar. 2017 - "To joke or not to joke: Student reactions to humor in English language classes"
International Society for Humor Studies 28th ISHS Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2016 - "The L2 Self Overseas:The influence of short-term and long-term study abroad on confidence and self-concept"
Focus on the Learner conference, Konin, Poland, 2016 - "The effect of curricular changes on GPA scores"
JALT2016 conference, Nagoya, Japan, 2016 - "Factors influencing EFL learners reaction to language tasks"
2015 Task-Based Language Teaching conference, Leuven, Belgium, 2015 - "Using controversial humor as a springboard for exploring cultural boundaries in language classes"
Language Education and Diversity Conference 2015, Auckland New Zealand, 2015 - "What do Japanese students really think of humor in English language classes?"
International Society for Humor Studies 26th ISHS Conference, Utrecht, Holland, 2014 - "Humor in the Japanese language learning classroom"
JALT Hokkaido regional conference, Sapporo, 2014 - “Integrating Language and Culture Teaching in EFL Classes"
The Second International Symposium on Language and Communication, Izmir, Turkey, 2013 - “Student Reactions to the Integration of Language and Culture"
The 7th Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference Indianapolis, USA, 2012 - “Integrating Culture into an Interview Task”
JALT 2012 International Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan, 2012 - “Task-based assessment in EFL speaking courses: Comparing two activities"
Nepal English Language Teaching Association (NELTA) 2011 Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2011 - “Tasks for Increasing Global Literacy"
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) 2011 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 2011 - “Student responses to peer review in mixed level writing courses"
2010 Temple University Japan Colloquium, Osaka, Japan, 2010 - “Using Rasch measurement to validate the Big Five Factor Marker personality questionnaire for a Japanese population"
Rasch 2010 Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2010 - “How do Anxiety and Motivation Impact Oral Assessment Task Performance?”
2009 TESOL International Conference, Denver, USA, 2009 - “Using Peer Review with EFL Learners: Their Performance and Preferences"
2009 Applied Linguistics Associations of New Zealand and Australia Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 2009 - “Combining Moodle and Online Video to Spur Language Learning and Critical Thinking"
Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) 25th Annual Conference, San Francisco, USA, 2008 - “Validating a Five Factor Model personality instrument for a Japanese population"
Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, 2008 - “Research Design: The Backbone of Academic Inquiry”
JALT 2008 International Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 2008 - “EFL Student Reactions to Two Peer Review Processes"
2007 Symposium on Second Language Writing, Nagoya, Japan, 2007 - “Effects of Computer Usage on Second Language Composition"
2007 Symposium on Second Language Writing, Nagoya, Japan, 2007 - “Basic SLA Statistics for the University Educator"
Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT) 2007 International Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 2007 - “Japanese L2 Learner’s Emotional Cognition and Prosodic Correlates of English Intonation"
7th Annual Conference of English Phonetics Society of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, 2002 - “The Increasing Significance of Business English Education for Japanese University Students"
11th Annual Rikkyo TEFL Seminar, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan, 2001
Research Projects
- Acquisition and decay: The long-term impact of study abroad on receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical diversity
Peter Neff; Gavin Brooks; Jonathan Clenton
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 2020/04 -2024/03, Principal investigator, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Doshisha University - The impact of study abroad programs on international communicative competence
Apple Matthew; Neff Peter; Hood Michael
The purpose of this study was to examine how two groups of Japanese learners of English going abroad for different lengths of time (one month (n = 79) and one year (n = 70) respectively) were affected by their international experience across a range of non-linguistic variables. Pre- and post-SA survey data were collected from both groups, and results from data analysis indicate that both groups achieved significant benefits in increased L2 speaking confidence and a strengthening of sense of an Ideal L2 self, while also undergoing a weakening of Ought-to L2 self. However, these improvements were often more pronounced in the long-term group. Moreover, those in the one-year program demonstrated an increase in ethnocentrism whereas the short-term SA participants experienced a decline in this measure., Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 2015/04 -2020/03, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Ritsumeikan University