Developing L2 Oral Proficiency Through Synchronous CMC: Output, Working Memory, and Interlanguage Development.

Payne, J. Scott; Whitney, Paul J.

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ERIC Number: EJ655669

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Publication Date: 2002

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Developing L2 Oral Proficiency Through Synchronous CMC: Output, Working Memory, and Interlanguage Development.

Payne, J. Scott; Whitney, Paul J.

CALICO Journal, v20 n1 p7-32 2002

Tested the hypothesis that synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) can indirectly improve second language oral proficiency by developing the same cognitive mechanisms underlying spontaneous conversational speech. Findings show a significant difference between the experimental and control groups oral proficiency development with participants in the experimental condition scoring higher than participants in the control condition. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Interlanguage, Language Proficiency, Oral Language, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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