Negotiation of Meaning in Computer-Mediated Communication in Relation to Task Types

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 271-309
Author(s):  
Hye-jin Cho ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Negotiation Of Meaning ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Task Types

The effects of communication mode on negotiation of meaning and its noticing

ReCALL ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dogan Yuksel ◽  
Banu Inan
Keyword(s):  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Negotiation Of Meaning ◽  
Communication Mode ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recall Protocol ◽  
Stimulated Recall ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Communication Breakdowns

AbstractThis study examined the effects of communication mode (i.e., face to face versus computer mediated communication) on the instances of negotiation of meaning (NofM) and its level of noticing by learners. Sixty-four participants (32 dyads) completed two jigsaw tasks in two different mediums (one in each) and four days after the tasks they were asked to identify the instances where they had communication breakdowns in a stimulated recall protocol. The findings of the study revealed that the average number of the NofM exchanges and durations of the tasks were higher in face to face mode (F2F) but the participants of the synchronous computer mediated communication (SCMC) group noticed a higher average of NofM instances (M=10.72) compared to the F2F group (M=9.13) and the difference was significant. Based on these results, we can argue that F2F promotes a better context for the production of NofM, but the SCMC environment leads to more instances of noticing.

The Functions of Negotiation of Meaning in Text-Based CMC

2011 ◽  
pp. 291-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedat Akayoglu ◽  
Arif Altun
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Nonnative Speakers ◽  
Negotiation Of Meaning ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Meaning Negotiation ◽  
Mediated Discourse ◽  
Research Questions

This chapter aims at describing the patterns of negotiation of meaning functions in text-based synchronous computer-mediated communication by using computer-mediated discourse analysis. Two research questions were sought in this study: (a) what types of negotiation of meaning emerge in text-based synchronous CMC environments, and (b) is there any difference between native speakers (NSs) and nonnative speakers (NNSs) of English in terms of negotiations of meaning functions in this environment. The emerged functions of meaning negotiation were presented, and when comparing the NS with NNSs, the most frequently used negotiation of meaning functions were found to be different, but the least frequently used ones were found to be similar. The findings of this study might give insights to researchers, educators, and teachers of English Language when designing instruction in terms of patterns of negotiation of meaning functions in text-based synchronous computer-mediated communication.

The effects of task type in Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication

ReCALL ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucel Yilmaz ◽  
Gisela Granena
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Task Type ◽  
Focus On Form ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
The Us ◽  
Task Types ◽  
Esl Learners

AbstractThis study examines the potential of learner-learner interaction through Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication (SCMC) to focus learners’ attention on form. Focus on form is operationalized through Language-Related Episodes (LREs), instances where learners turn their attention to formal aspects of language by questioning the accuracy of their own or each other’s language use. The study also compares two task types, jigsaw and dictogloss, with respect to the number and characteristics of LREs. Ten adult intermediate ESL learners from an intensive English language program in the US worked together in dyads to carry out one jigsaw and one dictogloss task in an SCMC environment. Tasks were controlled for content and were presented in two alternative orders. The dictogloss in this study generated more LREs than the jigsaw. LREs were also qualitatively different across task types. Jigsaw LREs were implicit and did not result in incorrectly solved outcomes, whereas dictogloss LREs were explicit and resulted in correctly solved, incorrectly solved, and unresolved outcomes.

The Functions of Negotiation of Meaning in Text-Based CMC

2009 ◽  
pp. 1431-1446
Author(s):  
Sedat Akayoglu ◽  
Arif Altun
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Nonnative Speakers ◽  
Negotiation Of Meaning ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Meaning Negotiation ◽  
Mediated Discourse ◽  
Research Questions

This chapter aims at describing the patterns of negotiation of meaning functions in text-based synchronous computer-mediated communication by using computer-mediated discourse analysis. Two research questions were sought in this study: (a) what types of negotiation of meaning emerge in text-based synchronous CMC environments, and (b) is there any difference between native speakers (NSs) and nonnative speakers (NNSs) of English in terms of negotiations of meaning functions in this environment. The emerged functions of meaning negotiation were presented, and when comparing the NS with NNSs, the most frequently used negotiation of meaning functions were found to be different, but the least frequently used ones were found to be similar. The findings of this study might give insights to researchers, educators, and teachers of English Language when designing instruction in terms of patterns of negotiation of meaning functions in text-based synchronous computer-mediated communication.

A Measuring of Task-Technology Fit for Computer-Mediated Communication

2000 ◽  
pp. 145-158
Author(s):  
E. Vance Wilson ◽  
Joline P. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Group Support Systems ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Task Type ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Task Types ◽  
Choice Tasks

A key determinant in the success of computer-mediated communication systems (CMCS) and group support systems (GSS) is the task they are used for (Huber, 1984; DeSanctis & Gallupe, 1987). Task models and theories exist in the domain of non-mediated groups (e.g., McGrath, 1984; Wood, 1986) but application of these to GSS and CMCS has been spotty and the results equivocal (Zigurs & Buckland, 1998). Although research findings repeatedly suggest that the fit between task and computer-mediated communication technology is important, researchers have not yet been able to comprehensively describe or measure the dimensions of appropriate fit. This chapter describes the development and initial testing of an instrument to measure the perceived effectiveness of CMCS based on task type (hereafter PE measure). The PE measure extends prior research in several ways. First, it operationalizes the four major dimensions of McGrath’s task circumplex (McGrath, 1984; McGrath & Hollingshead, 1994), a model which frequently is used as a conceptual framework for studying GSS and CMCS (Dennis & Gallupe, 1993). Thus, it will be straightforward to integrate findings from studies that use the PE measure into the existing literature. Second, all four task types are incorporated into the PE measure, where prior research has focused primarily on generation tasks and, to a lesser extent, choice tasks. This comprehensive view of the overall task construct should benefit the process of theory-building as well as prediction in practical applications. Third, the PE measure has been tested successfully within heterogeneous task domains, suggesting that the instrument has validity and is relatively robust.

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