Exploring Language Learning Tasks in Synchronous Computer-mediated Communication (SCMC)

• Main Author: Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: LB2300 Higher Education; P Philology. Linguistics
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/1/Exploring_Language_Learning_Tasks_in_Synchronous_Computer-mediated_Communication__28SCMC_29-_Nik_Aloesnita.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/2059/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Research has shown that learner-learner interaction during task-based, online text chat increases learner participations, reduces anxiety level and promotes learner attention to language form while communicating meaning (Smith, 2008; Sotillo, 2005). Therefore, language learners should be given th...