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Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 1, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Part 1: An introduction to L2 pragmatics

Part 2: The construct of pragmatic competence

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 8, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Session 1:

• Survey of pragmatic development in multiple learning contexts: study abroad, virtual, and workplace.

Session 2:

• An empirical study pragmatic development in L2 Chinese during study abroad.

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 7, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Session 1:

• Survey a selection of individual difference (ID) factors (i.e., proficiency, aptitude, motivation, identity/agency) in L2 pragmatics.
• Discuss research on individual learner differences in L2 pragmatics.

Session 2:

• An empirical study on the role of foreign language aptitude factors in mediating pragmatics instruction in L2 Chinese.

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 3, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Implicature and L2 pragmatics research

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 2, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Speech act & politeness in L2 pragmatics research

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 6, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Session 1:

• Overview
• Aspects of instructed L2 pragmatics learning
• Pragmatics teaching in L2 Chinese

Session 2:

• An empirical study on instructed L2 pragmatics learning

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 4, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Research on L2 pragmatic routines

Invited Lecture Series On L2 Pragmatics (2020): Lecture 5, Shuai Li

World Languages and Cultures Invited Lectures / Talks

Session 1: Data collection methods, pragmatics assessment, pragmatic competence

Session 2: An empirical study on assessing speech acts in L2 Chinese

Establish Your Presence In The Blogosphere: A Guide To Blog Development For The Foreign Langauge Classroom, Peter B. Swanson, Patricia Early

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

As the wave of technology progresses, the static Web page has given way to the Weblog (blog) as a medium for delivering information. The blog has moved the technology forward with its bidirectional communication ability. This article discusses the evolution of blogs, important considerations when establishing a blog presence, and directions for creating blogs. Online examples are given to guide the reader.

Digital Recordings And Assessment: An Alternative For Measuring Oral Proficiency, Peter B. Swanson, Patricia Early

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

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Technology For Oral Assessment, Patricia Early, Peter B. Swanson

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

With recent developments in multimedia recording, researchers have begun to investigate the use of technology in oral proficiency assessment. This article addresses the benefits and ease of using seven different multimedia tools to assess P-16 students’ oral language proficiency and compares traditional methods of in-class oral language assessment to out-of-class recordings. Additionally, the authors discuss the potential benefits of using technology to lower students’ affective filter, to provide teachers with a digital portfolio of student progress, and to increase instructional and preparation time.