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Basic Social Skills : The Characteristics of a Proactive Autonomous Language Learner Miyagi, Harunori 11632 Derek, Weygandt 11633 教育研究報告 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND REPORT This is a qualitative case study conducted over the course of approximately three years (2010-2012). The researchers interviewed two Japanese university students to gain an understanding of their university experience as it related to becoming proactive autonomous language learners. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology have emphasized the need for Japanese university students to develop proactive autonomous behavior in order to be effective in the global economy. The present research study explores the experiences of Japanese university students and their journey to becoming proactive autonomous learners. The qualitative data from the interviews describes the changes which took place during their university experiences. Three themes are described including: direct instruction, public speaking activities, and examples of proactive autonomous behavior. Recommendations for further research are given. departmental bulletin paper 関西外国語大学・関西外国語大学短期大学部 Kansai Gaidai University 2013-03 VoR application/pdf 研究論集 97 305 320 Journal of Inquiry and Research AN00046756 0388-1067 https://kansaigaidai.repo.nii.ac.jp/record/6109/files/r097_20.pdf https://doi.org/10.18956/00006096 https://kansaigaidai.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/6109 eng open access