Exploring Self-Perceived Communication Competence in Foreign Language Learning

Autor/in	Lockley, Thomas
Titel	Exploring Self-Perceived Communication Competence in Foreign Language Learning
Quelle	In: Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 3 (2013) 2, S.187-212 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2083-5205
Schlagwörter	Communicative Competence (Languages); Second Language Learning; Accuracy; Language Proficiency; Qualitative Research; Grounded Theory; Foreign Countries; Statistical Analysis; Correlation; Anxiety; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Teaching Methods; Undergraduate Students; English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Coding; Student Attitudes; Questionnaires; Focus Groups; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Communicative competence; Languages; Kommunikative Kompetenz; Sprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Qualitative Forschung; Ausland; Statistische Analyse; Korrelation; Angst; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Codierung; Programmierung; Schülerverhalten; Fragebogen
Abstract	Speaking self-perceived communication competence (SPCC) is a construct with many potential implications for foreign language learning, but one that has been little studied. SPCC itself is a major predictive factor in willingness to communicate, a construct which has been widely conceptualised and researched. This study (N = 103) used a repeated measures ANOVA to investigate SPCC and its correlation with actual L2 speaking proficiency over the course of a year; there was no significant correlation. Qualitative data was then treated with grounded theory to establish why SPCC was inaccurate and to provide pointers as to how SPCC accuracy might be improved. The findings are discussed with reference to the literature in an attempt to establish a deeper understanding of SPCC, particularly in the Japanese context, its formulation and its implications for foreign language learning. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Adam Mickiewicz University Department of English Studies. Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts, Ul. Nowy Swiat 28-30, 62-800 Kailsz, Poland. e-mail: ssllt@amu.edu.pll; Web site: http://ssllt.amu.edu.pl/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01