scholarly journals Effective communication modes in multilingual encounters: Comparing alternatives in Computer Mediated Communication (CMC)

Multilingua ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margot van Mulken ◽  
Berna Hendriks
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Communication Modes

AbstractThis paper reports on an experimental study investigating alternative communication modes to English as a Lingua Franca. The purpose was to examine the effectiveness of different modes of communication and to gain insight in communication strategies used by interlocutors to solve referential conflicts. Findings show that ELF may not necessarily be the most effective mode of communication for speakers who do not share a native language. In the context of multinational corporations, RM may be regarded as a viable alternative to English for negotiating mutual understanding, particularly for speakers with (linguistically) closely related mother tongues.

SYNCHRONOUS COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Communication Modes ◽  
L2 Development ◽  
Small Advantage

The current study reports on a meta-analysis of the relative effectiveness of interaction in synchronous computer-mediated communication (SCMC) and face-to-face (FTF) contexts. The primary studies included in the analysis were journal articles and dissertations completed between 1990 and 2012 (k = 14). Results demonstrate that interaction in SCMC and FTF had a significant impact on second language (L2) development, providing further support for previous research demonstrating the efficacy of interaction in both communication modes (e.g., Mackey & Goo, 2007; Pellettieri, 2000; Smith, 2004, 2005). There was also a small advantage for interaction in SCMC on measures of overall L2 learning outcomes, with additional analyses indicating a small advantage for SCMC interaction on productive and written measures and a small advantage for FTF interaction on receptive and oral learning outcomes. Interestingly, there were no significant differences between SCMC and FTF, suggesting the mode of communication has no statistically significant impact on the positive developmental benefits associated with interaction.

Solidarity and Rapport in Social Interaction

2011 ◽  
pp. 934-946
Author(s):  
Jung-ran Park
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
The Social

This chapter examines the way online language users enhance social interaction and group collaboration through the computer mediated communication (CMC) channel. For this, discourse analysis based on the linguistic politeness theoretical framework is applied to the transcripts of a real time online chat. Analysis of the data shows that online participants employ a variety of creative devices to signal nonverbal communication cues that serve to build interpersonal solidarity and rapport, as well as by seeking common ground and by expressing agreement online participants increase mutual understanding and harmonious social interaction. This sets the tone of positive interpersonal relationships and decreases the social distance among participants. In turn, this engenders solidarity and proximity, which enhances social interaction through the CMC channel.

scholarly journals Computer Mediated Communication and Vocabulary Learning: The Case of Facebook

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-116
Author(s):  
Ghaouar Nesrine ◽  
Laiche Sara ◽  
Sabah Belhadi
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Dominant Mode ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Communication Modes

Nowadays, Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) becomes the most dominant mode of communication as computers, smart phones, tablets are worldwide used devices for communication especially with the internet facilities through different platforms. However, despite the spread of computer mediated communication modes and devices, it is noticed that people still lack vocabulary in the English language.  Therefore, this research intends to investigate Facebook use as a shared online space to learn vocabulary in English language. In addition, it aims at developing, within Facebook users, the possible vocabulary learning strategies that would enhance their English vocabulary learning. Therefore, two research tools were used with a group of facebook users: a questionnaire and an experiment. The obtained results confirmed that the participants under investigation have significantly improved their vocabulary learning via Facebook. In addition, vocabulary learning has been greatly affected by certain training on some strategies. Hence, Facebook proved to be not only a source of entertainment, but also an effective informal learning tool of English vocabulary.

The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication Modes in Enhancing Audit Quality

2010 ◽  
pp. 77-93
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hegazy ◽  
Rasha Hamdy
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Trade Agreement ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Work Effectiveness ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Communication Modes ◽  
Survey Strategy ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

The circumstances and variables surrounding the auditing environment like the International Trade Agreement (ITA) and the probability of the entrance of foreign auditing firms in the auditing field in Egypt resulted in pressure to enhance the audit effectiveness and quality of Egyptian auditing firms’ performance. The main focus in this research study is on the Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) modes to be used in the communication process in auditing firms to enhance the auditor performance. A survey strategy is conducted by using questionnaires, which are distributed among a number of Egyptian auditing firms, to collect the required data and then the collected data is analyzed logically and statistically. These logic and statistical analyses are made to test the study hypotheses. The results of this research study supported the acceptance of all study hypotheses. The results revealed that CMC modes effectiveness increases the audit work effectiveness and audit quality. Also, the results indicate the contradiction between the users’ perception of the effect of using CMC modes on the audit effectiveness and the real application of traditional communication modes in auditing firms.

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