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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Main Author:	Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	2011
Subjects:	LB2300 Higher Education P Philology. Linguistics
Online Access:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/ 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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spelling	ump-20592018-02-12T02:19:32Z 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)
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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.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
author_facet	Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
author_sort	Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
title	Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
title_short	Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
title_full	Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
title_fullStr	Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
title_full_unstemmed	Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)
title_sort	exploring language learning tasks in synchronous computer-mediated communication (scmc)
publishDate	2011
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