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Enhancing Language Learning Authenticity

The document discusses using corpora and authentic language samples to motivate and improve foreign language learning. It argues that exposing students to real-world language trends and diversity can boost achievement while fostering autonomy. While corpora provide rich input, teachers must consider student needs and ensure technological tools supplement rather than replace linguistic learning.

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Enhancing Language Learning Authenticity

The document discusses using corpora and authentic language samples to motivate and improve foreign language learning. It argues that exposing students to real-world language trends and diversity can boost achievement while fostering autonomy. While corpora provide rich input, teachers must consider student needs and ensure technological tools supplement rather than replace linguistic learning.

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Stephen McClure and Kenneth Pettigrew (LING 583) Thursday, April 26, 2012

Authenticity

Nikitina (2011) Sildus (2006)

Motivations

Motivations for language practice should always be in focus.


Student Needs Better Achievement

Motivations for highlighting

Authentic display of language


Including language trends

Semantic diversity
Shifts, conversions, fields, collocations, associations Literal to abstract (Assuming student knowledge of these concepts) Proficiency trends

Autonomy
For the classroom Beyond the classroom Learner confidence

Materials development

source of rich, authentic input for informing classroom materials

A tool, not a panacea


A corpus is not a task Technological perspective Linguistic perspective

Douglas, H.D. (2007). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. Pearson Education. Nikitina, L. (January, 2011). Creating an authentic learning environment in the foreign language classroom. International Journal of Instruction, 33-46 Sildus, T. (2006). The effect of a student video project on vocabulary retention of first-year secondary school German students. Foreign Language Annals, 39(1), 54-70

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