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Learning a minority language through authentic conversation using an online social learning method
journal contribution
posted on 2022-03-24, 16:48 authored by Michael Henry, Fiona CarrollFiona Carroll, Daniel Cunliffe, Rita KopAdvances in technology are currently helping to speed up the globalisation of ‘super’ languages. One can argue that at the same time technology might be used to help reverse the decline of less widely spoken languages. Cada Dia (CD) is a social learning method which uses online web meeting platforms, in combination with asynchronous learning management systems, to enhance the language learning experience. CD provides an immersive learning strategy to encourage authentic conversations in a real time environment to create dynamic and meaningful learning encounters. Using a vignette data analysis technique in combination with a survey research method, this paper is a reflection on the analysis of learners’ experiences during an eight week Cada Dia Welsh (CDW) pilot study; its aim is to gain an understanding of online social learning methods for minority language learning. Central to the research was understanding online pedagogical practices with a particular emphasis on authentic conversation for minority languages such as Welsh
History
Published in
Computer Assisted Language LearningPublisher
Taylor & FrancisVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Citation
Henry, M., Carroll, F., Cunliffe, D. and Kop, R. (2018) 'Learning a minority language through authentic conversation using an online social learning method', Computer Assisted Language Learning, 31(4), pp.321-345Print ISSN
0958-8221Electronic ISSN
1744-3210Cardiff Met Affiliation
- Cardiff School of Technologies
Cardiff Met Authors
Fiona CarrollCopyright Holder
- © The Publisher
Language
- en