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helen3
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 Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 10:14 pm Post subject: motivation and culture |
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I am a third-year BA English Language and Communications student at King's College London.
My final-year dissertation topic is culture in generic EFL Course Books.
I am particularly interest in EFL learners who are learning in their home
countries, and have written a survey (currently being piloted by MA students at
King's) which looks at learner motivation and attitude to British and American
culture in generic course books.
I am therefore looking for worldwide participants and would be very greatful if you would consider taking part.
I am looking for teachers who would be willing to use the survey as an
'authentic task', in a lesson, or, who would ask students if they would be interested in taking part individually.
If you need further information, or details would be happy to send the 'draft survey'. I am hoping to be in a position to send out the Final version of the survey by 18th February and, (as the results need to be analysed and the dissertation written up and handed in by the end of April), I would look to receive all replies by the 4th March
I will of course completely understand if you decide not to participate, and thank you for you time in reading this message.
Helen Lord
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Sheep-Goats
Joined: 16 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:31 am Post subject: Re: motivation and culture |
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| helen3 wrote: |
If you need further information, or details would be happy to send the 'draft survey'. I am hoping to be in a position to send out the Final version of the survey by 18th February and, (as the results need to be analysed and the dissertation written up and handed in by the end of April), I would look to receive all replies by the 4th March
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Getting started a bit late, yeah? Also, what ages are you looking for? Etc.
The school term is almost over in Thailand. My students have two weeks of testing (&c.) left and then go on their summer break.
I can guess of the top of my head that most of my students prefer a British accent in their speaking (Thai has lost its R sound for the most part, making many American sounds difficult for them to make, and the mushier-sounding British easier to cope with) but wouldn't be able to identify a single British cultural item -- apart from football. Wealthy Thais often study abroad, and they generally perceive America as being the place where you get a first-rate education, England being a more-affordable alternative, and Austrailia being the last stop. New Zealand is where you go when you've exaused all your other options -- aside from daddy's pocket.
Their favorite movies and music are all American. But then, that's true for 99% of the world. |
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helen3
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Definitely late getting to this stage 
Having to survive the London weather I didn't realise it was 'summer' yet nor that holidays came early in Thailand.
Thank you for the information you posted this will be helpful.
Helen |
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