scholarly journals The Relationship between Communication Apprehension and the Graduates Choice of Entrepreneurship as a Career

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorkartina Mohamad ◽  
Mai Syaheera M. Shaari
Keyword(s):  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
The Relationship

Interpreter traits and the relationship with technology and visibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 366-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. Mellinger ◽  
Thomas A. Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Attitudes Toward Technology ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Technology Changes ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Research on technology and interpreting regularly investigates technology-mediated interpreting settings and contrasts various interpreting configurations to better understand how technology changes the interpreting task. This scholarship generally does not account for various personality or character attributes exhibited by interpreters, nor does it examine the actual adoption and usage of these tools. This article presents findings from a survey-based study that examines several interpreter-specific constructs, namely their self-perception of the interpreter’s role and communication apprehension, in conjunction with attitudes toward technology use and adoption. Findings suggest that community interpreters differ from their conference interpreting counterparts and that domain-specific differences emerge between medical and court interpreters with respect to their perceived role and their propensity to adopt new technologies.

An empirical examination of the relationship between communication apprehension and tolerance of ambiguity

1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
William B. Lashbrook ◽  
Velma J. Lashbrook ◽  
Connie Bacon ◽  
Steve Salinger
Keyword(s):  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Tolerance Of Ambiguity ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Involvement in Extracurricular Activities and Overcoming High Levels of Communication Apprehension among Saudi EFL Majors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubna Alnaeem
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Relationship

This study attempted to examine the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and levels of Communication Apprehension (CA) among English as a foreign language (EFL) students and explore the students’ perspectives of how extracurricular activities affect their communication skills. The study addressed the following two questions: a) what is the relationship between EFL students’ involvement in extracurricular activities and their level of Communication Apprehension?, b) What are the EFL students’ perspectives regarding the effect of extracurricular activities on their communication skills?. The participants were 40 EFL students among 80 who participated in extracurricular activities at the College of Languages and Translation at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh. The participants were asked to complete a Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) to examine their levels of CA as well as a questionnaire about their attitudes toward extracurricular activities. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 participants to explore their perspectives in depth. The findings showed that most participants had moderate levels of CA and that 100% of the participants agreed that participation in extracurricular activities helped them reduce CA and improve their communication skills. The study also showed that extracurricular activities were more helpful than classroom activities in improving communication skills. This study is significant in that it shed the light on the importance of involvement in extracurricular activities and their role in improving EFL students’ communication skills and lowering CA levels. Thus, it is recommended to encourage EFL students to participate in extracurricular activities and consider including such activities in course requirements and teaching materials.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship between Learners Gender Differences and Communication Apprehension Considering the Class Participation in Iranian EFL Context

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Ali Faridizad ◽  
Shahla Simin
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
The Relationship

The ability to communicate effectively is the optimum goal of learning English. Class participation plays a pivotal role in improving oral communication. Some obstacles prevent students from reaching class participation which may halt student' potent communication. Oral communication apprehension has been found to be the most important factor affecting the class participation. With all the differences separating males and females, it is no surprise that communication apprehension would be affected by gender differences. The goal of this study is to investigate the relationship between learners' gender differences and oral communication apprehension with respect to class participation. To achieve this goal, 140 undergraduate students including 70 males and 70 females majoring in English literature, translation and teaching from Sheik-Bahai University were selected. This sample was chosen by means of simple random sampling procedure. A questionnaire was utilized as the instrument to examine the relationships between learners' gender differences and oral communication apprehension. The data accumulated by means of the questionnaire were analyzed to ascertain the answers to the research question. In general, the findings showed that female students tend to be more apprehensive than men regarding the class participation.

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