http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1089 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:11:18 GMT 2013-05-19T18:11:18Z http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1523 Title: Teachers' perceptions of English as a Foreign Language Teaching in the PRC. [abstract]. Authors: Najar, Robyn Lee Abstract: This presentation will report on work in progress in the PRC. This is an empirical study focussed on the impact of teacher training on learning outcomes in foreign language (FL) classrooms. Participants are 50 Chinese nationals who are elementary school (years Reception to 6) teachers of English. As the study progresses into the next phase of observations and interviews, more information will become available on the efficacy of interventions such as instruction in principles and methodologies for FL teacher development on the learning outcomes in their classrooms. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1523 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1522 Title: Learning Languages On-Line: The Role of Interpersonal Relations. [abstract]. Authors: Sanchez-Castro, Olga Abstract: This paper reports on a pilot study examining how the communication patterns of second language learners may change in the course of one semester using a synchronous text-based Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) environment. This paper examines the dynamics of interpersonal interactions and social processes of a cohort of forty-three university students, with at intermediate level of competence in Spanish. The students participated in five synchronous CMC discussions in small groups. The paper also considers how CMC can provide an additional context for the creation of a learning community by providing opportunities to engage in meaningful social interaction in a non-threatening and supportive environment. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1522 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1521 Title: The myth of the Communicative Approach. [abstract]. Authors: Díaz, Javier Abstract: The paper compares the application of the 'Communicative Approach' in the teaching of Spanish as a Second Language in South Australia: different groups, at different levels of proficiency, in different language institutions, all of them claiming to be 'communicative' through the implementation of the Terrell textbook "Dos Mundos", are explored and compared. The paper concludes that the term 'communicative' may be currently overrated and overused among the 2L Teaching community, and deals with some different alternatives for the future. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1521 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1520 Title: Foreign Language reading as cultural problem-solving: The intercultural stance of the reader. [abstract]. Authors: Bouvet, Eric James Abstract: The purpose of this project is to continue my investigation of the Foreign Language (FL) reader’s problem-solving behaviour. Having examined the conditions of implementation of reading strategies associated with lexical and syntactical difficulties, I now propose to study how Anglo-Australian university language students deal with unfamiliar cultural events featured in written texts in French. The main objective of the project I propose to undertake in the context of Language and Intercultural Communication research is therefore to gain an understanding of the nature of the strategies implemented by FL readers to identify and attempt to overcome cultural unfamiliarity featured in written texts. A corollary objective is to observe how FL linguistic proficiency may influence the perception and apprehension of cultural difficulties. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2328/1520 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z