As a new affective variable in the field of L2 （Second Language） Acquisition, the study of WTC （Willingness to Communicate） has attracted widespread attention since the 1990s, which is not only an effective way to...As a new affective variable in the field of L2 （Second Language） Acquisition, the study of WTC （Willingness to Communicate） has attracted widespread attention since the 1990s, which is not only an effective way to promote language learning but also an important language target itself. Based on the data got from the questionnaire, the present study intends to explore the level, gender difference, correlation with academic .performance, and influencing factors of English majors＇ WTC inside classroom using both quantitative and qualitative research method. The results reveal that English majors＇ WTC inside classroom is comparatively high; there is no significant gender difference in English majors＇ WTC inside classroom, and there is significant positive correlation between WTC inside classroom and academic achievement; furthermore, language capacity, language anxiety, and communicative atmosphere are the main influencing factors展开更多
In Chinese traditional classes, grammar-based teaching method is widely adopted, and this leads to a phenomenon thatChinese students are usually good at grammar and writing, but poor at speaking. Besides, when Chinese...In Chinese traditional classes, grammar-based teaching method is widely adopted, and this leads to a phenomenon thatChinese students are usually good at grammar and writing, but poor at speaking. Besides, when Chinese students are in a communi-cation-based class, some of them usually feel uncomfortable and are reluctant to communicate. This phenomenon may relate to Chi-nese students' willingness to communicate(WTC).There are a great deal of research has been conducted to WTC related to person-ality, communicative and social environment. However, just small number of exploration has been allotted to the cultural perspec-tive.展开更多
This qualitative study aims at exploring the influence of L2 learners' willingness to communicate(WTC) on second language communication. The participants involved in this study were 7 beginners learning Mandarin i...This qualitative study aims at exploring the influence of L2 learners' willingness to communicate(WTC) on second language communication. The participants involved in this study were 7 beginners learning Mandarin in a Chinese university whose native languages were totally different. Multiple sources of data were collected, including classroom observations, semistructured interviews and stimulated recalls. The results indicate that the students with higher level of WTC were more fluent in L2 Chinese communication, and the student whose native language or second language is Russian performed better in Chinese communication.展开更多
文摘As a new affective variable in the field of L2 （Second Language） Acquisition, the study of WTC （Willingness to Communicate） has attracted widespread attention since the 1990s, which is not only an effective way to promote language learning but also an important language target itself. Based on the data got from the questionnaire, the present study intends to explore the level, gender difference, correlation with academic .performance, and influencing factors of English majors＇ WTC inside classroom using both quantitative and qualitative research method. The results reveal that English majors＇ WTC inside classroom is comparatively high; there is no significant gender difference in English majors＇ WTC inside classroom, and there is significant positive correlation between WTC inside classroom and academic achievement; furthermore, language capacity, language anxiety, and communicative atmosphere are the main influencing factors
文摘In Chinese traditional classes, grammar-based teaching method is widely adopted, and this leads to a phenomenon thatChinese students are usually good at grammar and writing, but poor at speaking. Besides, when Chinese students are in a communi-cation-based class, some of them usually feel uncomfortable and are reluctant to communicate. This phenomenon may relate to Chi-nese students' willingness to communicate(WTC).There are a great deal of research has been conducted to WTC related to person-ality, communicative and social environment. However, just small number of exploration has been allotted to the cultural perspec-tive.
文摘This qualitative study aims at exploring the influence of L2 learners' willingness to communicate(WTC) on second language communication. The participants involved in this study were 7 beginners learning Mandarin in a Chinese university whose native languages were totally different. Multiple sources of data were collected, including classroom observations, semistructured interviews and stimulated recalls. The results indicate that the students with higher level of WTC were more fluent in L2 Chinese communication, and the student whose native language or second language is Russian performed better in Chinese communication.
