ERIC Number: EJ1055197
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Mar
Pages: 7
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Combining Skype with Blogging: A Chance to Stop Reinforcement of Stereotypes in Intercultural Exchanges?
Kirschner, L. Lynette
The EUROCALL Review, v23 n1 p24-30 Mar 2015
This papers looks into whether combining Skype, blogging and class discussions reinforces or refutes stereotypes. The hypothesis was that some students do not have an adequate chance to reflect on their skype experience and course content. To see if students have made improvements in reducing stereotypes, the Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Culture will be used to evaluate their blog entries. In addition a survey will be given at end of the semester to analyse the student's perspective of their own learning.
Descriptors: Stereotypes, Social Networks, Web 2.0 Technologies, Web Sites, Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Programs, Student Attitudes, Social Attitudes, Network Analysis, Attitude Change, Figurative Language, Task Analysis, National Standards, Second Language Programs, Assignments, Negative Reinforcement, German, International Educational Exchange, Foreign Countries, College Students, Computer Mediated Communication
European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL). EUROCALL Headquarters, School of Modern Languages, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, UK. Tel: +34-67-943-1283; Web site: http://www.eurocall-languages.org/publications/review
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Germany; Minnesota
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