Exploring ways to use mobile chatting as a viable tool for interaction in EFL settings, this study investigated whether and how task modality (face-to-face conversations vs. mobile chatting) and task type (convergent vs. divergent task) affect L2 English interactions. Sixteen Korean college students participated in this study. Half of them performed convergent decision-making tasks, once in face-to-face (F2F) interaction and once in text-based interaction using a mobile social software (Kakao Talk). The other half performed divergent opinionexchange tasks in the two modes. Their recorded F2F conversations and mobile chatting scripts were collected and analyzed in terms of interactional patterns including task completion time, number of words, number of turns, and occurrence of meaning negotiation devices. Also pre- and post-questionnaires were implemented to investigate the participants’ background and perceptions on task performance under the different modes. The results overall confirmed the effects of both modality and task type on interactional modifications. The participants used more meaning negotiation devices in the F2F mode and on convergent tasks. Yet, they perceived mobile chatting as easier to perform a task, although they still preferred F2F. Based on the results, this study discusses both challenges and benefits of mobile-interaction for L2 learning.
목차
Abstract Introduction Literature Review Potencies and Challenges of MALL Interaction and Task Type in SLA Method Participants Tasks and Instruments Procedures Data Analysis Results The Effect of Modality on Task Performance: F2F vs. Mobile Mode The Effect of Task Type: Convergent vs. Divergent Task Participants’ Perception on Task-based Communication inDifferent Modes Discussion and Conclusion The Authors References Appendix
키워드
mobile chattingmobile-assisted language learning (MALL)interaction hypothesistask typemeaning negotiation
저자
Chewon Lim [ Chung-Ang University, Korea ]
First author
Jin-Hwa Lee [ Chung-Ang University, Korea ]
Corresponding author
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.12 No.2