Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
Research has shown that learner-learner interaction during task-based, online text chat increases learner participations, reduces anxiety level and promotes learner attention to language form while communicating meaning (Smith, 2008; Sotillo, 2005). Therefore, language learners should be given th...
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| description | Research has shown that learner-learner interaction during task-based, online text chat
increases learner participations, reduces anxiety level and promotes learner attention to language
form while communicating meaning (Smith, 2008; Sotillo, 2005). Therefore, language learners
should be given the opportunities to communicate with each other and to work collaboratively
using appropriate materials in the online text chat setting. Relatively little research in the context
of engineering, technical or science students doing language courses (e.g. Nik, 2010) has
investigated how engineering-based tasks are used in online text chat may influence language
learning opportunities during task performance. This is particularly important because
engineering jobs increasingly require electronic communication (Lee & Yeap, 2005). The data
gathered from the text chat transcripts of engineering degree students provide evidence that taskbased
text chat interactions to a certain extent may promote attention to language expression and
provide language learning opportunities. |
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| spelling | UMPir20592018-02-12T02:19:32Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/ Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC) Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi LB2300 Higher Education P Philology. Linguistics Research has shown that learner-learner interaction during task-based, online text chat increases learner participations, reduces anxiety level and promotes learner attention to language form while communicating meaning (Smith, 2008; Sotillo, 2005). Therefore, language learners should be given the opportunities to communicate with each other and to work collaboratively using appropriate materials in the online text chat setting. Relatively little research in the context of engineering, technical or science students doing language courses (e.g. Nik, 2010) has investigated how engineering-based tasks are used in online text chat may influence language learning opportunities during task performance. This is particularly important because engineering jobs increasingly require electronic communication (Lee & Yeap, 2005). The data gathered from the text chat transcripts of engineering degree students provide evidence that taskbased text chat interactions to a certain extent may promote attention to language expression and provide language learning opportunities. 2011 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/1/Exploring_Language_Learning_Tasks_in_Synchronous_Computer-mediated_Communication__28SCMC_29-_Nik_Aloesnita.pdf Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi (2011) Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC). In: 46th RELC International Seminar , 18 - 20 April 2011 , Singapore. pp. 1-17.. (Unpublished) (Unpublished) |
| spellingShingle | LB2300 Higher Education P Philology. Linguistics Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC) |
| title | Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC) |
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| title_short | Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC) |
| title_sort | exploring language learning tasks in synchronous computer mediated communication scmc |
| topic | LB2300 Higher Education P Philology. Linguistics |
| url | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/1/Exploring_Language_Learning_Tasks_in_Synchronous_Computer-mediated_Communication__28SCMC_29-_Nik_Aloesnita.pdf |
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