A Study of Patterns of EFL Students' Interpersonal Interaction in Asynchronous Discussion Forums
Shi Xiao-lin
2013
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Computer-assisted Foreign Language Education
Semantic Scholar
Key Takeaway Key Takeaway: EFL students show high participation in asynchronous online discussions, with patterns of turntaking and negotiation of meaning influencing their interaction.
Abstract
By adopting research methodologies of content analysis and discourse analysis,this study investigates the degree of participation in topic-based asynchronous online discussions on the basis of the in-depth analysis of their postings. It mainly focuses on the patterns of interpersonal interaction in these discussions from the perspectives of turntaking and negotiation of meaning.
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