Computer-mediated intercultural exchanges between ESP students: Practical guidelines and insights
Computer-mediated intercultural exchanges between ESP students can be a
stimulating source of language, intercultural and academic learning. This
presentation describes an exchange project between Sociology students at Munich
and Ljubljana Universities. It provides participants with practical guidelines for
facilitating computer-mediated intercultural language learning in the ESP context
and presents insights gained from a survey of students’ perceptions of CMC-supported
collaboration.
22 March 2010
1 year 44 weeks
Sounds like a very interesting topic
27 March 2010
1 year 44 weeks
Hi Richard,
The exchange was a very interesting experience for my partner Rachel and me.
22 March 2010
1 year 44 weeks
Exchanges like this are something that allow students to really experience using the target language in a real context - so much more authentic for them than a role-play and as such probably more motivating too.
30 March 2009
1 year 44 weeks
Absolutely. Essentially students were doing ESP activities together that they could have done in their own home classrooms, but the added component of working with peers from another country using English and CMC as their communication medium really did prove to be a highly motivating learning experience indeed with interesting learning outcomes.
27 March 2010
1 year 44 weeks
Yes, using English in an authentic context definitively was motivating.