scholarly journals A Importância do Inglês para a Internet

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Manuel Cruse ◽  
Erick Rodrigues Peck
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Internet Information

Resumo: A difusão da língua inglesa deve-se, fundamentalmente, ao fenômeno da globalização e, mais recentemente, ao evento das tecnologias da informação, muito em particular, à Internet. Tomando-se como base esta realidade, entende-se que a aprendizagem do inglês como língua estrangeira tornou-se uma necessidade imperiosa para que qualquer indivíduo consiga realizar-se tanto no campo pessoal quanto no profissional. O principal objetivo deste trabalho é, pois, refletir criticamente sobre a importância da língua inglesa enquanto meio de comunicação global por excelência, muito em especial aplicada ao campo da Internet. Pretende-se, por outro lado, incutir nos alunos o gosto e o interesse pela pesquisa científica para alimentar as linhas de pesquisa oferecidas pelo IFRS, campus Restinga e, ainda, transformar esta pesquisa em Trabalho de Conclusão de um bolsista que frequenta o curso superior em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas (ADS), feitas todas as adaptações, alterações e todos os ajustes necessários. Será utilizada uma metodologia de cunho teórico, baseada em revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados finais, que implicarão um trabalho mais extenso, elaborado e de maior profundidade, serão publicados numa revista de circulação nacional. Palavras-chave: Inglês. Aprendizagem de língua estrangeira. Internet. Tecnologias da informação. Globalização. THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH FOR THE INTERNET Abstract: The spread of English is basically due to the phenomenon of globalization and, more recently, due to the event of information technologies, in particular, the Internet. Taking into account this reality, learning English as a foreign language has become an imperative need so that any individual can succeed both in personal and professional activities. The main objective of this research is to critically reflect on the importance of English as a means of global communication par excellence, particularly, in the field of Internet. We also intend to motivate students towards their attitudes and interests in scientific research in order to stimulate research lines offered by IFRS, Restinga campus. On the other hand, we wish to transform the present work into a final dissertation of an undergraduate student who is taking a course in System Analysis and Development (ADS), after making all the necessary adaptations, adjustments and changes. We shall use a theoretical methodology based on literature review. The final results which will imply in a much extended, elaborated and in depth article will be published in a national circulating magazine. Keywords: English. Foreign language learning. Internet. Information technologies. Globalization.

scholarly journals Necessity of improvement of foreign language teaching in the Slovak Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-263
Author(s):  
Marcela Šarvajcová ◽  
Monika Štrbová
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers

Aim. The aim of the research study was to investigate the opinions of the Slovakian secondary school foreign language teachers and learn about their views on the system of education in the field of enhancement of teachers` professional qualifications. Methods. To perform the results of the study the method of focus group was used. Results. The results of the presented research show the differences between the perception of foreign language education in the past and how it appears today through the views of selected number of foreign language teachers in Slovakia. The pivotal role is played by the technological skills of the students and their ability to use information technologies instructed in foreign languages. The research results also indicate the possibilities of teachers to get in direct contact with the target foreign language as a part of their professional development. The research participants also specified the factors that they considered the most influential in the process of foreign language learning. Conclusion. The purpose of the article is to discuss the urge to achieve highly professional foreign language education in today`s technological society. As shown by the results obtained from the focus group, the teachers/participants agreed on a single highly impactful factor: family.

Sprachenwahl im Tourismus: Italienisch

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro M. Moraldo
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World

Abstract Tourism is the leading economy of the 21st century also for Italy. The language could also benefit from it, which statistically performs very well in many areas (on the world stage, on the internet, in foreign language learning, etc.). Unfortunately, the country’s tourist-economic importance does not correlate positively with its language value. Here, the Italian state is asked to do more with investment for the ‚visibility’ of the language in the tourism sector, e.g. with the opening of foreign ENIT headquarters.

„Geh ruhig“: Die Rolle der Prosodie bei der Auflösung von Ambiguitäten

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-53
Author(s):  
Anna Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Semantic Interpretation ◽  
Speaking Rate ◽  
Translation Method ◽  
Vocal Pitch

Abstract Vocal pitch (also known as F0), pause and positioning of the sentence accent are closely related to the meaning of a statement. Although other elements of prosody can also be related to the meaning of the statement (e. g. timbre, speaking rate), in this paper only the three mentioned elements of prosody are considered in connection with the semantic interpretation. These three parameters are analyzed here individually or in connection with the meaning of potentially ambiguous statements in writing. In this way, the role of prosody in resolving ambiguities in written formulations is demonstrated, ambiguities that may lead to incorrect translations. The approach used for this research is „Analysis-by-introspection.” For better illustration of the differences in the meaning depending on the prosody, the translation method is used. Some translations come from the author of this paper; other translations are taken from some published books. For one or the other prosodic contour, semantic explanations are formulated. It is shown that prosodic topics play a major role in courses for foreign language learning, translation lessons and post-editing.

scholarly journals Collocational Relations in Japanese Language Textbooks and Computer-Assisted Language Learning Resources

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-98
Author(s):  
Irena SRDANOVIĆ
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Language Resources

In this paper, we explore presence of collocational relations in the computer-assisted language learning systems and other language resources for the Japanese language, on one side, and, in the Japanese language learning textbooks and wordlists, on the other side. After introducing how important it is to learn collocational relations in a foreign language, we examine their coverage in the various learners’ resources for the Japanese language. We particularly concentrate on a few collocations at the beginner’s level, where we demonstrate their treatment across various resources. A special attention is paid to what is referred to as unpredictable collocations, which have a bigger foreign language learning-burden than the predictable ones.

Effects of Cultural Contextualization in Listening Materials on Motivation and Strategy Use

2000 ◽  
Vol 127-128 ◽  
pp. 101-126
Author(s):  
Yasushi Kawai
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
The Other ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Proper Nouns ◽  
Target Culture

Abstract There are two fundamentally different views regarding which side of culture, i.e., target or base, foreign language learning materials should take. Approaches that emphasize the learner's assimilation into the target culture tend to advocate the use of learning materials which focus on the target side, while those that signify cross-cultural communication are inclined to emphasize the need for information-sending regarding the learner's own culture. From a constructivist perspective, content relevance of learning materials to the learner's existing knowledge is a key ingredient for intrinsic motivation. Acculturation theories, on the other hand, predict that those who are ready to be assimilated in the target culture will have more chance of success in foreign language learning, and therefore learning materials should focus on the target culture. The author conducted a study investigating if the use of culture-bound proper nouns in materials for listening comprehension may influence the motivation towards foreign language learning, which could eventually make a difference in the use of general learning strategies. Japanese learners of English, subjects in this study, were divided into two groups : one which listened to listening materials using Japanese proper nouns such as Hanako, Sapporo, Judo, etc., and the other which listened to those using English counterparts such as Jane, Atlanta, basketball, etc. The other parts of the material were the same. Pre- and post-tests were conducted regarding motivation and strategy use before and after the ten-week-long listening practice. The research results revealed that the expected tendency exists but that was not statistically significant. The researcher further investigated the effects of learning styles. The relationship among these variables is intricate, and foreign language learning appeared multidimensional. The results implies that learning materials do not have to reside on one-side of either base or target cultures. Further investigation is recommended to examine if other means of learning material personalization may affect motivation and strategy use.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Self-efficacy, their Personality and Students’ Motivation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Masoud Khalili Sabet ◽  
Saeedeh Dehghannezhad ◽  
Abdorreza Tahriri
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
The Relationship

A growing body of evidence suggests that teachers play a significant role in the process of foreign language teaching and learning. On the other hand, motivation is one of the most important pre-requisites of foreign language learning which can be influenced by many teacher-related factors such as teachers’ personality characteristics and their self-efficacy beliefs. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the relationship between Iranian EFL teachers’ self-efficacy, their personality and students’ motivation. Participants included 25 EFL teachers teaching in different language institutes and 75 EFL students learning English in those institutes. In this study, three instruments were used for data collection: Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) developed by Tschannen-Moran and Hoy (2001), Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), and Students’ Motivation Questionnaire designed by Mojavezi and Tamiz (2012). To analyze the data, Pearson correlation was conducted on the variables using the computer program of SPSS 22. Results of the analysis showed that there was a significant positive correlation between teachers’ self-efficacy and students’ motivation (r = .591, p = .002 < .05). The other finding of the study was that one of the NEO-FFI variables, conscientiousness, was found to be significantly in correlation with students’ motivation (r = .413, p = .040 < .05). Results of the study and their pedagogical implications were discussed and recommendations for further research were also made.

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