Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2000
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
Abstract
This study describes second language learners' use of interactional options (e.g., a glossary usage) within New Dynamic English, a listening-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) program produced by DynEd International. The study then elaborates on the students' use of options and how it relates to the students' performances within the program and their second language (L2) learning. Student choices in an interactive multimedia environment and modification of input are discussed. Results from this study, though they conflict with past research, have important implications for future L2 teachers and researchers in second language acquisition (SLA) and CALL. This study was performed in an authentic learning environment and points out the benefits, drawbacks, and the need for much more authentic learning research.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/rtd-180813-5385
Publisher
Digital Repository @ Iowa State University, http://lib.dr.iastate.edu
Copyright Owner
Dustin Everett Tower
Copyright Date
2000
Language
en
Date Available
2014-02-17
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
77 pages
Recommended Citation
Tower, Dustin E., "A quantitative interaction analysis of an authentic CALL environment: New Dynamic English" (2000). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 278.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/278
