Distance Education And Languages: Evolution And Change (New by Borje Holmberg, Monica Shelley, Cynthia J. White

By Borje Holmberg, Monica Shelley, Cynthia J. White

This edited ebook is the 1st selection of experiences to be released dealing particularly with the instructing of languages at a distance. It includes contributions from language instructing execs operating world wide, and covers various languages. in keeping with functional event and learn, it comprises paintings on learner autonomy and aid, the improvement of intercultural competence, technique and direction layout, studying environments and language instructor schooling.

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White, C. (1995) Autonomy and strategy use in distance foreign language learning. System 23 (2), 207–21. White, C. (1999) Expectations and emergent beliefs of self-instructed language learners. System 27, 443–57. resourceid=1409 Yang, N-D. (1999) The relationship between EFL learners’ beliefs and learning strategy use. System 27, 515–35. vp 24 January 2005 09:20:14 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Chapter 2 Critical Reflection and Autonomy: A Study of Distance Learners of French, German and Spanish LINDA MURPHY Introduction Perspectives on language learning and distance education are evolving in response to a variety of pressures.

Evidence from four long-term learners of French. Open Learning 18 (2), 39–59. Larsen-Freeman, D. (2001) Individual cognitive/affective learner contributions and differential success in second language acquisition. In M. ) Learner Contributions to Language Learning (pp. 12–24). Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. , Woodin, J. and St John, E. (1996) Tandem learning: Independence through partnership. In E. Broady and M-M. Kenning (eds) Promoting Learner Autonomy in University Language Teaching (pp.

Holmberg (eds) Distance Education: International Perspectives (pp. 114–122). New York: Croom Helm. Horwitz, E. (1999) Cultural and situational influences on foreign language learners’ beliefs about language learning: A review of BALLI studies. System 27, 557–76. , Horwitz, M. and Cope, J. (1986) Foreign language classroom anxiety. M. S (2002) IRC français: The creation of an internet-based SLA community. Computer Assisted Language Learning 15 (2), 109–34. Hurd, S. (1998a) Too carefully led or too carelessly left alone?

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