scholarly journals Exploring the Undergraduate Students Perception on Translation - A Preliminary Step to Teach Translation in EFL Classes

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Roswani Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Course Length ◽  
University Setting

As we live in a world where English is a dominant language and the use of communication technology become part of our daily lives, we encounter many opportunities that deals with it. The studies on integration of translation-based learning activities in English as Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms is growing in recent years. But little known in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to explore the students perception on the current EFL learning in classroom, and their perception on translation as useful tools in language learning. The students perception is collected by online-questionnaire via Google Forms. The questionnaire comprises of ten questions that covers the students experiences in translation, learning methods, translation aid tools, preferred text materials, course length expection and willingness to attend the course. Based on data analysis result, the student perception and willingness to learn translation is determined. Student perception is crucial factor for teacher in helping the student to develop an effective learning and develop translation course design in university setting.

scholarly journals Motivation and Autonomy in Learning English as Foreign Language: A Case Study of Ecuadorian College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Cevallos Bravo ◽  
Eder A. Intriago ◽  
Jhonny Villafuerte Holguin ◽  
Gustavo Molina Garzon ◽  
Luis Ortega Arcia
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Correct Pronunciation ◽  
Different Levels

This quantitative research aims to examine how different levels of motivation relate to frequency of occurrence of autonomous language learning activities undertaken by undergraduate students. Eight hundred and sixty-two college students from 10 vocational training programs of a public university located in Ecuador, South America, participated in this study. Spratt’s questionnaire that regards ‘autonomy and motivation’ as a cyclical interaction in the language learning process, was updated by the researchers, adding digital education elements. The data were analyzed using the program SPSS v24.0.0 The results showed that there was a significant relationship between: the language learning stimulation generated by professors and the participants’ learning attitudes. In addition, it was determined that the most frequent language practices in which the participants showed greatest autonomy were: listening to songs in English language, worrying about the correct pronunciation, and noting down interesting words or expressions in English.

scholarly journals Towards sustainable language learning in higher education – engagement through multimodal approaches

2019 ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto ◽  
Vera Leier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Task Design ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This project was conducted in a five credit course in English as a Foreign Language, which was a compulsory module in first year business administration studies. The data includes students’ learning diaries and a post-course online questionnaire (N=21). The data were analysed using a content analysis method. The results indicate that the students perceived the multimodal task design as enjoyable and students’ engagement was fostered by course design, teacher’s activity, student’s activity, and collaboration.

Social Strategy Use Among Omani Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 216-233
Author(s):  
Sindhu Harish
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Social Strategy ◽  
Interactive Strategies ◽  
Diploma Program

This chapter reports on social strategy use among undergraduate students in one of Oman's private universities. It examines interactive strategy use in three main language-learning contexts: in class, on campus outside the classroom, and off campus. Data was collected through interviews and the online questionnaire social strategy inventory for language learning (SSILL). One-hundred twenty-four students enrolled in their second-year diploma program participated in the questionnaire, while 12 were interviewed and administered a mock IELTS exam. Results indicate that participants used all social strategies at only a moderate frequency. It is concluded that different language learning backgrounds, proficiencies, and power relations between students' L1 and English may impede the use of interactive strategies in spite of the supportive classroom environment. The chapter concludes by urging practitioners to pay closer attention to learner identities, power struggles, and group memberships in the English language classroom.

scholarly journals Enseñanza de la filosofía de Lean Construction en la formación de Ingenieros Civiles: Una actualización del diseño del curso = Teaching Lean Construction for undergraduate Civil Engineering students: An update on course design

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Sofia Villagarcia Zegarra ◽  
Xavier Brioso
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Correct Implementation

Este artículo tiene como objetivo resaltar la importancia de la enseñanza de la filosofía Lean Construction para complementar la formación de alumnos de pregrado de la carrera de ingeniería Civil y dar pautas para la actualización del diseño del curso sabiendo que para que sea efectivo el aprendizaje este debe estar relacionado a la solución de problemas que suceden en el día a día en los proyectos de construcción y teniendo en cuenta que los estudiantes aún no cuentan o tienen poca experiencia profesional. Por ello, el uso de herramientas donde el alumno pueda entender la problemática y poder desarrollar el pensamiento analítico y critico es indispensable. En ese sentido, una herramienta didáctica muy útil son los estudios de caso y ejemplos reales de problemas que suceden en las obras ya que lleva al alumno a entender a través de casos los problemas que suceden durante el desarrollo y ejecución de proyectos y como se pueden plantear soluciones a través de la aplicación de conceptos Lean. Es importante mencionar que la aplicación de la filosofía Lean tanto en el Perú como en el mundo está ganando terreno rápidamente por ello el introducir al alumno al entendimiento de esta filosofía le da una base para su correcta aplicación al ejercer la profesión y poder gozar de los beneficios en los proyectos que participe. Según las encuestas, la efectividad de todas las actividades fue superior al 90%, lo que demuestra el éxito de la metodología.AbstractThis paper aims to highlight the importance of teaching Lean Construction philosophy for civil engineering undergraduate students and give guidelines for its update on course design, taking into account that for effective learning the course must include real construction projects problems solving and knowing that students have very little or no professional experience. Therefore, it is essential to use tools that help the student to understand the problem and be able to develop analytical and critical thinking. In this sense, a very useful didactic tool is the use of case studies, since it makes the student understand the problems related to construction projects and how they can propose solutions through the application of Lean concepts. It is important to mention that the application of the Lean philosophy both in Peru and in the world is rapidly gaining ground; therefore, introducing the student to this philosophy gives a basis for its correct implementation. According to the surveys, the effectiveness of all activities was higher than 90%, which demonstrates the success of the methodology.

scholarly journals The Effect of Smartphone Video Camera as a Tool to Create Gigital Stories for English Learning Purposes

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Nicolas A. Gromik
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Smartphone Technology

<p>The integration of smartphones in the language learning environment is gaining research interest. However, using a smartphone to learn to speak spontaneously has received little attention. The emergence of smartphone technology and its video recording feature are recognised as suitable learning tools. This paper reports on a case study conducted with 67 English as Foreign Language undergraduate students at Tohoku University, Japan. Students were encouraged to use their smartphone video recording feature to produce one 30-second video per week over a 12-week period addressing a teacher-selected theme. The results indicate that students were able to produce video digital stories to express their opinion regarding the teacher-selected themes, in the target language. The implications for teaching and learning clearly indicate that smartphone-based video storytelling is a relevant task for language learners who will have to become conversant with this medium of learning.</p>

scholarly journals Student Perception of Open and Mobile Space Designs for Autonomous English Language Learning in Second Life

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Anthony Fabi Gui
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Second Life ◽  
English Language ◽  
Technical Writing ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Interdisciplinary Learning ◽  
Asian Context

This study follows from previously published studies by the author based on language learning designs for English technical writing and through MMOs, and completed Teaching & Learning projects focusing on collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. It reports on the results of a survey completed by Year One undergraduate students from an English for University Studies (EUS) subject at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU), regarding their perception towards—and interest in—using Second Life to supplement their language learning. Thirty-one students responded to the survey which asked participants whether they would be receptive to the idea of using a virtual mobile or outdoor café to supplement their English language learning. Results indicated that most students (90%) liked the idea of learning in a virtual cafe because of its relaxing and familiar atmosphere as well as the potential to interact with other virtual learners; however, about half the respondents (40%) noted that they would consider a different design for the learning space. While the response rate was relatively small, this study reframes the characteristics of autonomy and language learning centers, and additionally is an area of independent language learning which has been little investigated, particularly in an Asian context. 

scholarly journals Determination of Appropriate Topic for Exercise - A Strategy in Succeeding Translation Teaching for Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Roswani Siregar ◽  
Syahron Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Natural Activity ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
University Setting

Translation is a real-life, a natural activity and increasingly needed in globalization era. Although many believes that translation skill is acquired naturally, but many scholars believe it can be teachable. Besides, teaching translation is a difficult to set up and time-consuming activity, it is necessary to plan carefully. Thus, the aim of this article is to describe the steps in providing the appropriate topic for exercise in teaching translation course for undergraduate students. This is a part of study in inventing the model of translation teaching in university setting for non-translation class. As translation is process that involve the intellectuality, it is also viewed as art, thus this article will clarify how the translation material were prepared, what aspect should be considered before giving it in practice. This article also briefly describe the student perception on teaching-learning activities that suggest that the appropriate preparation of material is significant in keeping the student interest on translation teaching.

British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching Principles

English for Academic Purposes course focusing on the academic language needs of students is a subfield of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It is a type of specialized course to integrate specific subject matter, language content, and material based on learners’ needs. The study aims to evaluate the British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursebook in terms of content, sequencing, learners’ autonomy, motivation, feedback and focus on language skills. Furthermore, the study tries to provide a general perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of the coursebook for undergraduate students. The EAP Students’ Manual coursebook is used as a primary source for the data collection. The researcher has chosen Nation & Macalister (2010) model of language teaching principles to analyze and discuss the data. The study found the coursebook a useful, effective and an appropriate source of English language learning in terms of the investigated aspects of the book. The findings report that the coursebook provides practice and practical usage in all domains of the academically required English language skills. It helps the students to build language competency and to be more independent learners. In addition, it provides an opportunity to the learners to think in the target language, use the language more practically and learn it in a natural type of environment. The study concludes and suggests that the content needs to be supplemented with English language audios and videos presenting the students relevant documentaries and helping material in order to make the coursebook and the learning process more useful, effective, interesting and motivating. Furthermore, the study recommends that while choosing /designing a coursebook for a certain course, it needs to be evaluated following the various criteria and language-teaching-principles suggested by different language researchers.

Needs Analysis and Teachers' Perceptions: A Study of the English Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Teaching Aids

Needs Analysis in the context of language-learning-teaching is an important process to design a certain course and syllabus. It helps course designers to set objectives, choose content, method of instruction, appropriate teaching aids, and classroom activities for different courses. This paper reports the perceptions of the researchers on the English language learning needs of the English undergraduate students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Pakistan. The data is based on the researchers’ personal experience and first-hand observation of the population as the researchers have been teaching in the target context for about a decade. Furthermore, the researchers have always been in discussion with their students and colleagues about the target students’ English learning needs, preferred learning styles, motivation in learning English, interest, strengths/weaknesses, and attitude toward English learning in the target setting. Learners’ assignments, exam answer sheets, and presentations have also been used is a source of data collection. A needs analysis model proposed by Hutchinson and Waters (1987) has been applied in order to analyze the data. The results show that the students lack well grammatical sentences, have poor spellings, capitalization problems, limited vocabulary, unaware of collocations, poor/slow reading comprehension, and lack of effective presentation skills. Furthermore, most of the students have a lack of involvement in classroom activities and feel shy about speaking the English language. It was reported that the provision of authentic material, interesting activities, suitable audio-visual aids, relevant texts, language labs, and other logistic arrangements can better help them in learning the English language. The findings demonstrate that the students wished to have a learner-centered-course that helps them excel in their academic life and learning the English language.

British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching Principles ◽  
Language Needs

English for Academic Purposes course focusing on the academic language needs of students is a subfield of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It is a type of specialized course to integrate specific subject matter, language content, and material based on learners’ needs. The study aims to evaluate the British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursebook in terms of content, sequencing, learners’ autonomy, motivation, feedback and focus on language skills. Furthermore, the study tries to provide a general perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of the coursebook for undergraduate students. The EAP Students’ Manual coursebook is used as a primary source for the data collection. The researcher has chosen Nation & Macalister (2010) model of language teaching principles to analyze and discuss the data. The study found the coursebook a useful, effective and an appropriate source of English language learning in terms of the investigated aspects of the book. The findings report that the coursebook provides practice and practical usage in all domains of the academically required English language skills. It helps the students to build language competency and to be more independent learners. In addition, it provides an opportunity to the learners to think in the target language, use the language more practically and learn it in a natural type of environment. The study concludes and suggests that the content needs to be supplemented with English language audios and videos presenting the students relevant documentaries and helping material in order to make the coursebook and the learning process more useful, effective, interesting and motivating. Furthermore, the study recommends that while choosing /designing a coursebook for a certain course, it needs to be evaluated following the various criteria and language-teaching-principles suggested by different language researchers.

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