Guided by relevant learning theories and based on the analysis of the attributes of captioned video, the Chinese ESL learners' characteristics and the characteristics of ESL learning itself, the paper tries to propos...Guided by relevant learning theories and based on the analysis of the attributes of captioned video, the Chinese ESL learners' characteristics and the characteristics of ESL learning itself, the paper tries to propose a model of integrating captioned video in ESL acquisition process. The model focuses on the feasibility of using captioned video to facilitate or support ESL learning.展开更多
This paper investigates the effectiveness of closed captioning in aiding Saudi students who are learning ESL (English as a second language). Research was carried out in a qualitative manner, and participants were 12...This paper investigates the effectiveness of closed captioning in aiding Saudi students who are learning ESL (English as a second language). Research was carried out in a qualitative manner, and participants were 12 Saudi students pursuing their studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA (IUP). Participants in the study were asked to compose a narrative after viewing a 5-minute film segment, both with and without captioning. Their responses were then analyzed, and results indicated that while captions may aid one in comprehension, they also tend to limit one's interpretations, reaffirming the nature of written language as an authoritative source of information.展开更多
文摘Guided by relevant learning theories and based on the analysis of the attributes of captioned video, the Chinese ESL learners' characteristics and the characteristics of ESL learning itself, the paper tries to propose a model of integrating captioned video in ESL acquisition process. The model focuses on the feasibility of using captioned video to facilitate or support ESL learning.
文摘This paper investigates the effectiveness of closed captioning in aiding Saudi students who are learning ESL (English as a second language). Research was carried out in a qualitative manner, and participants were 12 Saudi students pursuing their studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA (IUP). Participants in the study were asked to compose a narrative after viewing a 5-minute film segment, both with and without captioning. Their responses were then analyzed, and results indicated that while captions may aid one in comprehension, they also tend to limit one's interpretations, reaffirming the nature of written language as an authoritative source of information.