Action Research on the Development of Chinese Communication in a Virtual Community

Autor/inn/en	Tang, Joni Tzuchen; Sung, Yao-Ting; Chang, Kuo-En
Titel	Action Research on the Development of Chinese Communication in a Virtual Community
Quelle	In: Computer Assisted Language Learning, 29 (2016) 5, S.942-967 (26 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0958-8221
DOI	10.1080/09588221.2015.1113184
Schlagwörter	Action Research; Chinese; Communicative Competence (Languages); Second Language Learning; Computer Simulation; Interpersonal Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; Models; Foreign Countries; Language Teachers; College Faculty; Second Language Instruction; Discourse Analysis; Computer Assisted Instruction; Teaching Methods; California; Canada; China; Taiwan; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Projektforschung; China; Chinesen; Communicative competence; Languages; Kommunikative Kompetenz; Sprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Computerkonferenz; Analogiemodell; Ausland; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Fakultät; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Diskursanalyse; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Kalifornien; Kanada; USA
Abstract	This study was designed to determine if language acquisition can occur in a virtual situation in the absence of explicit instruction. After spending 1 year establishing a virtual community, the authors observed and analyzed interpersonal interactions and the development of Chinese communication competence, communication models, and interaction frequency. The results revealed that (1) language acquisition can be improved autonomously in a virtual situation; (2) communication competence occurs in a loop of processes that include receiving, exploring, dialogue, assimilation, adaptation, asking questions, problem solving, and conversation; (3) social interactions and a friendly environment are the most crucial factors in a virtual community; (4) community consensus, individual motivation, individual personalities, speaking behaviors, language competence, and leading techniques affect how individuals develop communication competence. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01