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Title:	Foreign language learning through ubiquitous mobile social networking
Authors:	Lee Gabarre Serge (P61655)
Supervisor:	Rosseni Din, Professor Dr.
Keywords:	Mobile communication systems in education
Issue Date:	20-Mar-2015
Description:	The present study was conducted in a French language programme in a Malaysian public university. In the researcher's class, students experienced difficulties with the learning management system in terms of language acquisition, distribution of learning material and affect. Past research with similar cohorts suggested that a social constructivist approach to language acquisition with task-based learning activities could be implemented by incorporating a social networking site on smartphones to address these difficulties. A meta-analysis conducted to assess the current state on language learning with social networking sites and mobile devices revealed a knowledge gap with the use of both technologies. A grounded action research method was employed to understand how the implementation could improve the students' learning experience, and to identify processes and difficulties related to this implementation. During three semesters, one single cohort of sixteen students experienced language learning with Facebook on their smartphones. Course notes were delivered, and students shared their foreign language productions on this platform. Online observations and interviews were conducted with a sample of nine students in order to improve the system. This data was analysed using a two-level coding method. Axial coding models were constructed using ATLAS.ti 7. Findings revealed that students viewed the new system as an improvement over the learning management system as issues were resolved. Facebook on mobile devices increased the students' motivation to access the platform, thus leading to added exposure to the target language resulting in language acquisition. Although difficulties inherent to the use of both technologies were identified, ease of use of the system was linked to its acceptance. Data collected during the three semesters was reviewed to construct a model describing the implementation. This model links task-based learning, social networking learning, mobile assisted language learning to affect and language acquisition/learning. Findings from this study contribute novel knowledge which should guide practitioners and researchers in the field of technology enhanced language learning.,Ph.D
Pages:	371
Call Number:	LB1044.84.L436 2015
Publisher:	UKM, Bangi
Appears in Collections:	Faculty of Education / Fakulti Pendidikan

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