Making a shift towards new CMC modes

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Sevingil E., Bayyurt Y.

2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences, WCES-2010, İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 08 February 2010, vol.2, pp.2980-2984, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 2
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.451
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.2980-2984
  • Keywords: Computer-mediated communication, asynchronous and synchronous communication, CMC tools, intercultural communication
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • İstanbul Ticaret University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study examines the perceptions of Turkish nonnative speakers of English (NNSsT) concerning asynchronous mode of communication. Turkish nonnative speakers of English, native speakers of English (NSs) and nonnative speakers of English in different countries (NNSsO) exchanged online e-mail messages in English on preset topics between February 2008 and May 2008. NNSsT regard the use of e-mail as a learning tool for acquiring cultural information and facilitating foreign language learning. This experience helped them understand the conventions of the target culture and language. They stated that other CMC tools need to be used in foreign language classrooms in the future. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.