Reducing Foreign Language Communication Apprehension with Computer-Mediated Communication: A Preliminary Study

Autor/in	Arnold, Nike
Titel	Reducing Foreign Language Communication Apprehension with Computer-Mediated Communication: A Preliminary Study
Quelle	In: System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 35 (2007) 4, S.469-486 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0346-251X
DOI	10.1016/j.system.2007.07.002
Schlagwörter	Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Computer Mediated Communication; Interaction; Electronic Equipment; Communication Skills; Comparative Analysis; Second Language Learning; Anxiety + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkonferenz; Interaktion; Elektronisches Gerät; Kommunikationsstil; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Angst
Abstract	Many studies (e.g., [Beauvois, M.H., 1998. "E-talk: Computer-assisted classroom discussion--attitudes and motivation." In: Swaffar, J., Romano, S., Markley, P., Arens, K. (Eds.), "Language learning online: Theory and practice in the ESL and L2 computer classroom." Labyrinth Publications, Austin, TX, pp. 99-120; Bump, J., 1990. "Radical changes in class discussion using networked computers." "Computers and the Humanities" 24, 49-65; Kern, R.G., 1995. "Restructuring classroom interaction with networked computers: Effects on quantity and characteristics of language production." "Modern Language Journal" 79 (4), 457-476; Lee, L., 2002. "Enhancing learners' communication skills through synchronous electronic interaction and task-based instruction." "Foreign Language Annals" 35 (1), 16-23; Perez, L.C., 2003. "Foreign language productivity in synchronous versus asynchronous computer-mediated communication." "CALICO Journal" 21 (1), 89-104; Roed, J., 2003. "Language learner behaviour in a virtual environment." "Computer Assisted Language Learning" 16 (2-3), 155-172; Warschauer, M., 1996. "Comparing face-to-face and electronic discussion in the second language classroom." "CALICO Journal" 13 (2), 7-26]) indicate that computer-mediated communication (CMC) can lower foreign language learners' anxiety levels. This study investigates the relationship between CMC and communication apprehension by using the established definitions and instruments of foreign language anxiety research. During one semester, 56 students enrolled in third semester German participated in six group discussions. The control group (n = 12) completed the discussions face-to-face while the two experimental groups used synchronous (n = 21) or asynchronous CMC (n = 23). Data from pretest and posttest questionnaires show no significant difference in reduction of communication apprehension between the control and experimental groups. (Contains 4 figures and 2 tables.) (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10