抄録
This paper analyzes discussion in a task-based activity conducted in a pre-advanced Japanese course. Each group organized and integrated the ideas about a given topic using the following procedure: 1) internalizing individual opinion 2) sharing ideas 3) discussion 4) presenting ideas as a group. The presentation content was improved for the group whose discussion included more rapport building actions. This result provides insight into what makes the discussion more effective and how the discussion affects students learning.
