Conflicting Evidence or Conflicting Opinions? Two-Sided Expert Discussions Contribute to Experts’ Trustworthiness

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Mayweg-Paus ◽  
Regina Jucks
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Written Discourse ◽  
Expert Information ◽  
Conflicting Evidence ◽  
Writing Task ◽  
The Way

This article examines how the way pro and contra information is distributed between two experts in a written discourse influence readers’ evaluations. One hundred and fifty university students read an expert discussion on the topic of computer use in childhood. Information was presented in either a one-sided (each expert holds one position: pro or contra) or two-sided way (both experts provide pro and contra arguments). Results showed that readers judged experts who communicated more consensus-oriented by taking a two-sided stance to be more trustworthy. Additionally, readers in this group subsequently outlined their own opinion toward the topic more confidently. However, the manipulation did not influence how far readers drew on expert information when formulating a response to a writing task. Implications are drawn for helping readers to process expert discussions and for improving expert communication strategies. It is emphasized that expert discussions provide not only content-focused but also rhetorical challenges.

scholarly journals Strategies Used in Taking a Computer-Based Speaking Test: A Retrospective Verbal Protocol Study

MANUSYA ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-96
Author(s):  
Sutthirak Sapsirin ◽  
Kanchana Prapphal ◽  
Lyle F. Bachman
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Verbal Protocol ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Protocol Study

This study investigated the strategies used by examinees when performing a computer-based speaking test. The data were collected from nine university students through a retrospective interview. The results showed that the examinees used several strategies, ranging from goal setting, assessment, planning to communication strategies. These strategies seemed to be associated with the constructs the CBST aimed to measure. It can be concluded that the findings provide evidence that supports the validity of the CBST score interpretations.

Perception of factuality in selected online news media

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-148
Author(s):  
Eva Eddy
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
News Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Online News ◽  
The Other ◽  
News Report ◽  
Specific Event ◽  
The Way

Abstract The paper focuses on one’s perception of factuality in selected online news media. A group of university students of English were approached and presented with ten statements about Sweden and asked to evaluate their truthfulness. Half of the group (informed respondents) were then advised on the ways media use to infer a narrative onto the reader, potentially influencing the way they view events, while the other half (uninformed respondents) were not made aware of this fact. The respondents were then presented with a news report describing a specific event that took place in Sweden; however, half of each group were asked to read its tabloid description while the other halves were shown the event as reported by a broadsheet (both online). They were then asked to reevaluate the statements they were presented with before and decide whether their opinions changed based on the article they had just read. The results suggest that one is inclined to believe what they read, regardless whether the source seems reliable and whether they are aware of the fact media might manipulate their audiences.

A Socio-pragmatic Analysis of Taboo Language Using Animal Names in Facebook Messenger in the Jordanian Setting: A Gender-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 411-430
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Taboo Words ◽  
Animal Names ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Way

The current paper aimed to investigate taboo language using animal names in Facebook Messenger in the Jordanian setting based on the context where it appeared. A total of (100) male and female university students answered a questionnaire devised to examine the way how students use taboo language. It was noticed that "pig" recorded the highest frequency of occurrence comprising (11.59) of the total number of the taboo words followed by "dog" and "bitch". Important differences were observed in the frequency and use of taboo words by male (68. 8 %) and female (32.2%) students. The study explained the reasons why such words were deemed taboo in the Jordanian setting taking into consideration the socio-cultural and religious norms of the society. The study also concluded that taboo language was used to express different themes such as humor, relaxation, anger and abuse. Keywords: Taboo Language, Gender Differences, Themes, Socio-Pragmatic, Facebook Messenger.

scholarly journals The development of Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanju Deveci ◽  
Glenda Elgamal ◽  
David Dalton ◽  
Donald John Langille
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Writing Task

PurposeThis study investigated the effects of an intercultural communication (IC) course on Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity (IS).Design/methodology/approachThe participants were 89 Emirati students. The course required student involvement in a variety of tasks and activities, both inside and outside the classroom. The development of the students' IS was tracked using two instruments: the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) and a reflective writing task.FindingsThe difference between the students' overall pre-test and post-test scores was at a statistically significant level. The data from the reflective writing papers showed that the course developed the students' IS with a particular effect on their awareness of other cultures, barriers to effective communication and self-confidence.Originality/valueIn an increasingly globalized world, the findings of this study highlight the importance of a course designed to enhance university students' IS and therefore intercultural competence. They also indicate the need for more experiential learning to bridge in-class and out-of-class experiences which facilitate the development of students' intercultural competence.

“It’s always different when you look something from the inside”

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Louise Brunner ◽  
Stefan Diemer ◽  
Selina Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
L1 Influence

The article discusses linguistic creativity in informal Skype conversations between university students from eight different European countries. The basis for the study is the Corpus of Academic Spoken English (CASE), a corpus of Skype conversations in an English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) context. With the help of qualitative examples, the article examines innovative language use and proposes a taxonomy for functionally accepted innovations, distinguishing instances of L1 influence, approximations and ad hoc innovation. Our findings point towards an assertive and creative perspective on language use, which seems to have a positive influence on the communicative setting, e.g. illustrated by code-switching in combination with laughter. CASE participants use non-standard forms and innovations freely, accommodating to each others’ language use. They also establish their own ephemeral communication strategies and showcase and emphasize their respective language and cultural backgrounds.

Portuguese Citizens and Oncologic Institutions in Social Networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-84
Author(s):  
Nuno Martins ◽  
Daniel Brandão
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Participatory Media ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
The Way

This paper aims to unravel the way Portuguese citizens and institutions have been adopting online platforms for social networks within the framework of solidarity and citizenship against cancer. The authors will present an analysis of the communication strategies implemented by institutions and their outcomes, aiming at clarifying the contribution that this type of participatory media have been giving to the oncological cause. In the Portuguese case, this activity occurs essentially among the most disseminated online platforms, namely: Twitter, YouTube, blogs and mostly on Facebook. The study focuses on the activity of renowned oncologic institutions on Facebook, as well as on various other online platforms for social networks. After the analysis and evaluation of the institutions' activity the authors present a set of recommendations that will help them in using social networks to citizenship missions in oncology.

scholarly journals Investigation of Factors Affecting the Achievement of University Students with Logistic Regression Analysis: School of Physical Education and Sport Example

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402090208
Author(s):  
Yeliz Eratlı Şirin ◽  
Mustafa Şahin
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Course Success ◽  
Effective Factor ◽  
The Way

In this study, the factors affecting the success of university students were analyzed by logistic regression analysis. In the study, success variable was defined according to the survey information applied to 360 university students studying in School of Physical Education and Sport in Çukurova University and Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University in Turkey, in 2017–2018 academic year. The relationship between the answers to the Likert-type scale questions affecting success variables and the course success was estimated by logistic regression analysis. According to the results of the research, because independent variables such as mother’s education status, age, and class were statistically insignificant, they were not included in the multivariate model. According to the findings, variables such as gender, the university they studied, the way they chose their department, and father’s education are seen as important in the growth of students’ academic success. In addition to this, the variables such as counseling about their profession, support of department’s instructors, and communication with instructor have been found to be considerably effective on success. It was observed that the way they chose their department (willingly–compulsorily) was the most effective factor, and father’s education was the second effective factor. As a result, the success levels of the students were found to differ according to the sociodemographic characteristics and their relations with the instructors. On the contrary, as the instructors’ guidance, support, and communication skills are effective contributors on student’s success, it has been concluded that instructors should take these factors into account.

University students’ notebook computer use

2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Jacobs ◽  
Peter Johnson ◽  
Jack Dennerlein ◽  
Denise Peterson ◽  
Justin Kaufman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Notebook Computer
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