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[helen3]

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
[email protected]

[once again]

YOu could post the survey here and those that wanted to take part could take part without having to commit to something first. I hate it when I have said I will help with something like this, and then for reasons beyond my own control have not been able to. Maybe you could pick up some extra participants that way.

[helen3]

Hi Once again and thank you for your suggestion. I'm trying to get an online survey set up so I may post the web address here - watch this space if you're interested.

Helen

[ChrisRose]

Funniliy enough ther eis a huge shake up this year in 'authentic materials and task" for primary English.

Higher exposure to various text types!

Hence parents having to fork out a small fortune for new text and reader books.