International Journal in Management & Social Science
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

‘Impact of implementing asynchronous computer mediated communication insecond language acquisition’

  • Author:
  • S. Sumangala1, S. Srisethuparan2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 181 to 186

1Department of English, Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna

2Department of Information Technology, Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna

Online published on 15 March, 2019.

Abstract

This paper discuses research methods for a study focusing on ‘Impact of Implementing Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communication in Second language Acquisitionin the Advanced Technological Institutes for the ESL students who are following the Higher National Diploma in English course. The major purpose is to collaborate asynchronous media in second language environment both in teaching and learning in support of Krashen's second language acquisition theory, and the evaluations to adopt asynchronous media in the second language learning environment. The objectives of this study is to investigate how language instructors can use asynchronous ICT as a media to enrich their second language lessons in a meaningful and effective manner and to introduce how asynchronous media have already been used in the field of second language learning, and what specific questions educators must overcome in applying asynchronous media to the second language learning environment. It also focuses the implementation of asynchronous learning environment intended to promote meaningful social interaction and collaboration with other students, instructors & native speakers and to Connect students with native speakers/native speaking environment and provide opportunities for authentic target language practice, and also focuses further on students’ reactions towards learning through, asynchronous computer tools and Introducing Krahen's theory to provide guidance in choosing the right computer mediated method in teaching second languages.

Keywords

Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communication, Acquisition Theory, Krahen's Theory, Authentic Target Language Practice, Asynchronous Computer Tools