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Using social networking sites for language learning to develop intercultural competence in language education programs
Journal of International and Intercultural Communication Pub Date : 2018-08-06 , DOI: 10.1080/17513057.2018.1503318
José Aldemar Álvarez Valencia 1 , Alejandro Fernández Benavides 1, 2
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ABSTRACT This article examines the ways a social networking site for language learning (SNSLL) enhances or hinders intercultural communicative competence (ICC). The study identifies the components of intercultural competence that emerge from students’ interactions and reflections about the SNSLL Livemocha. The research was conducted with second-year students of an English class in a Colombian university. Data were collected through screen recordings, students’ logs, surveys, and a focus group. Findings indicate that, of the five dimensions of ICC, the components of Attitudes, Knowledge, Skills of Interpreting and Relating, and Skills of Discovery and Interaction featured strongly on students’ exchanges and reflections. SNSLLs hold potential to enhance intercultural skills; however, pedagogical adjustment and refocusing of some of their activities are required to expand opportunities for intercultural engagement.

中文翻译:

使用社交网站进行语言学习以发展语言教育计划中的跨文化能力

摘要本文探讨了用于语言学习的社交网站(SNSLL)增强或阻碍跨文化交流能力(ICC)的方式。这项研究确定了跨文化能力的组成部分,这些组成部分是由学生对SNSLL Livemocha的互动和反思产生的。这项研究是针对哥伦比亚大学英语班的二年级学生进行的。通过屏幕录像,学生日志,调查和焦点小组收集数据。调查结果表明,在ICC的五个维度中,态度,知识,口译和联系技巧以及发现和互动技巧的组成部分在学生的交流和思考中具有很强的特色。SNSLL具有增强跨文化技能的潜力;然而,
更新日期:2018-08-06
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