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Overcoming Foreign Language Anxiety In An Emotionally Intelligent Tutoring System, Daneih Ismail
Overcoming Foreign Language Anxiety In An Emotionally Intelligent Tutoring System, Daneih Ismail
College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations
Learning a foreign language entails cognitive and emotional obstacles. It involves complicated mental processes that affect learning and emotions. Positive emotions such as motivation, encouragement, and satisfaction increase learning achievement, while negative emotions like anxiety, frustration, and confusion may reduce performance. Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) is a specific type of anxiety accompanying learning a foreign language. It is considered a main impediment that hinders learning, reduces achievements, and diminishes interest in learning.
Detecting FLA is the first step toward reducing and eventually overcoming it. Previously, researchers have been detecting FLA using physical measurements and self-reports. Using physical measures is direct …