Research keywords (4)：
global Englishes
, content-based instruction
, integration of language and culture teaching
, humor in language learning and cross-cultural communication
Research theme for competitive and other funds (4)：
2023 - 2026 Evaluating the effectiveness of humor training on engaging in humor in online communication
2019 - 2022 The Role of Instruction and International Communication in the Development of Humor Competency in a Foreign Language
2016 - 2019 Evaluating the effectiveness of humor training in language education
2013 - 2016 The role of humor in language education
Papers (35)：
John Rucynski, Caleb Prichard. The role of humour competency training in English language teaching. The Palgrave Handbook of Humour Research. 2024. 497-519
John Rucynski. More engaging discussions with student-created and evaluated questions. The University Grapevine. 2024. 21. 16-17
John Rucynski. An Introvert's Guide to Language Teaching. The Font: A Literary Journal for Language Teachers. 2024. 2024. 1
John Rucynski. Humor in the English Language Classroom: Insights from Learners. CUE (College and University Educators) Circular. 2023. 13
John Rucynski, Caleb Prichard. Humor competency training with Japanese learners of English. Re-envisioning Language Teaching & Learning in Asia (The International Teacher Development Institute). 2023
“Cross-cultural understanding in the EFL Classroom.” In K. Bradford-Watts (Ed.), JALT2007 Conference Proceedings. (forthcoming) Tokyo: JALT
“Show Me, Don’t Tell Me: Explicit Strategy Training in EFL Teaching.” NELTA Journal, Volume 11, Number 1-2. December 2006
“Using E-mail Partners for Language Acquisition and Cultural Awareness.” Annual Research Report of the Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University. March 2006
“Content-Based Language Teaching in a Mixed Language Level Context.” Annual Research Report of the Language Center, Kwansei Gakuin University. March 2005
Exploring Students’ Future Identities in Japan
(JALT ICLE & GILE 2nd Collaborative Conference at Kanda University of International Studies 2024)
Using Internet Memes to Examine and Dispel Misconceptions about Japan
(The Tenth Annual Conference on Global Higher Education at Lakeland University Japan 2024)
Incorporating a humor-based component into task-based language teaching
(JALT PanSIG 2024 2024)
Analyzing and Researching Misconceptions about Japan through Internet Memes
(Education without Frontiers for a Sustainable Future 2024)
A Framework for Integrating Humor and Task-based Language Teaching
(28th NELTA International Conference 2024)
