Intercultural usability of language learning websites

Son, Jeong-Bae; Park, Ji Yong

doi:10.5172/ijpl.2012.7.2.135

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“…In this study, MALL is an innovative approach that empowers students to access and explore materials related to the subject matter via the internet with metacognitive activities. The use of the internet as a resource during the learning process provides students with the opportunity to supplement their understanding of the material beyond what is taught in the classroom (Lazarinis et al, 2020;Son & Park, 2012). The approach is especially beneficial for students who struggle with reading skills or are unfamiliar with the subject matter.…”

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The Efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Improving Learners’ Reading Skills in Relation to Metacognitive Strategy

Sudiatama,

Dehghani,

Zamorano

2023

JOLLS. Lang. Liter. Studies

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Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is a mobile device-based approach that is utilized in language learning to enhance students' reading proficiency. As mobile devices have become the dominant mode of learning due to prevailing conditions, it has become increasingly necessary to employ adaptable learning processes that aim to improve students' reading skills through the use of metacognitive strategies. Although reading is one of several skills essential to learning English, in the current pandemic situation, it is impractical to teach it directly. Therefore, the MALL approach is imperative to adapt to the new teaching-learning process, particularly in the current pandemic scenario. This study endeavors to assess the application of MALL and its impact on students' reading skills by conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. Data collection methods in this study include observation, documentation, and field notes. The study involved one problematic class, to which researchers implemented the MALL application, followed by tests and interviews at the end of the study. The results indicate a significant increase in students' reading skills, along with ease of learning during the pandemic. Thus, this study highlights the efficacy of the MALL approach in improving students' reading skills and adapting to the pandemic-induced new teaching-learning process.

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The Efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Improving Learners’ Reading Skills in Relation to Metacognitive Strategy

Sudiatama,

Dehghani,

Zamorano

2023

JOLLS. Lang. Liter. Studies

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“…Many teachers have realized that fact and encouraged students to communicate with native speakers online. As a result, researchers argue for integrating and using information and communication technologies for language and target-culture learning and development (Baker, 2013;Dervin, 2014;Elola & Oskoz, 2008;Freiermuth & Huang, 2012;Hamilton & Woodward-Kron, 2010;Ho, 2000;Pandey & Ardichvili, 2015;Son & Park, 2012). Ali and Walker (2014) also assert that TESOL materials should incorporate the target culture.…”

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Promoting Student Intercultural Communicative Competence in the Japanese Context

Christopher

2020

PCP

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The impact of culture on language has been acknowledged for many years (Vygotsky, 1962) as well as how local culture may influence the communication strategies and interactions of EFL learners. Since intercultural communicative competence is the key to such communication, I investigated the perceptions of Japanese university students of integrating American and British cultural activities with language learning both in and outside of the EFL classroom. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 78 university students. The results suggest that students had positive attitudes and an interest in developing further understanding of the target language culture both in and outside of class. Furthermore, they believed that the target language culture should be incorporated in the teaching of foreign languages. Therefore, this study highlights the need for integrating the teaching of culture with language instruction into the curriculum in the Japanese context. 言語に対する文化の影響は、長年にわたって広く認識されている（Vygotsky、1962）。同様に、地域の文化がEFL学習者のコミュニケーション戦略と交流にどのように影響するかについても広く認識されている。したがって、異文化コミュニケーション能力は、国際コミュニケーションを成功させるための重要な要素である。本研究では、大学生のEFL教室と授業外での米国及び英国の文化活動と語学学習の統合に対する認識を調査している。調査は、日本の大学の78人のEFL大学生に実施された。結果は、生徒がクラスの内外で対象言語の文化を理解することに前向きな姿勢と関心を示したことを示唆している。さらに、彼らは対象言語の文化が外国語の授業に組み込まれるべきであると信じていた。したがって、この研究は、日本の実情に即して、文化と言語を統合的に教える必要性を強調している。

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“…Although under-utilized in intercultural web-based communication, user research can greatly enhance the effectiveness of international websites, particularly those produced by non-Western countries, as the “cultural appropriateness” of such websites “directly influences user perceptions of credibility, trustworthiness, and user acceptance of websites” (Son & Park, 2012, p. 135). We categorized the target user of the English websites of Chinese universities into two groups: external users and internal users.…”

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Content Strategy and Intercultural Communication: Analysis of International Websites of Chinese Universities

Ying-ying

Ding

2023

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

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This study examines the content strategies of 12 Chinese universities’ international websites. Going beyond the Hofstede–Hall model, we explore a novel mixed-method study using both content strategy analysis and user research to investigate intercultural web-based communication strategies. Our study identifies the impacts of Chinese cultural and socio-political values on web content and the mismatch between such values and the information needs of globally distributed prospective students. We conclude that universities’ web content strategies should fully understand target audiences’ needs. Designers benefit from doing stakeholder interviews and competitor analysis to provide relevant, accurate, and accessible information to users from different cultures.

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Intercultural usability of language learning websites

Cited by 12 publications

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The Efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Improving Learners’ Reading Skills in Relation to Metacognitive Strategy

The Efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Improving Learners’ Reading Skills in Relation to Metacognitive Strategy

Promoting Student Intercultural Communicative Competence in the Japanese Context

Content Strategy and Intercultural Communication: Analysis of International Websites of Chinese Universities

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