A Study of Course Design in Spoken Chinese Learning through Synchronous Computer Mediated Communication for Indonesian Students in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Arina Saptaningrum, ArinaS.
• Other Authors: Hsin-I Yung
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/v54763

碩士 === 國立臺北科技大學 === 技術及職業教育研究所 === 99 === The perception of Chinese language as the second international language after English has been realized by many people in the world, includes Indonesian students who are pursuing graduate degree in Taiwan. The study proposed an alternative basic spoken Chinese course design through synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) for those Indonesian students. It was aimed to investigate learners’ perception about learning materials and learning activities appropriateness, and also learners’ learning outcomes after attending six weeks basic spoken Chinese course. It applied qualitative research method by collecting written texts and recorded data from semi-structured interviews. Findings showed that learning materials and activities were appropriate for the learners in terms of their relevancy with learner fit and real life contexts. Besides, it was found that they could promote learners’ retention, interests and learning engagement. Learning activities were also perceived to support learner-learner, learner-teacher, learner-content and learner-interface interactions. After all, interviewees felt that their basic spoken Chinese skill was improved after attending the course. However, they reported that they had limited opportunities to conduct oral communication with others through two-way audio-video conferencing tool due to internet connection instability and larger number of participants. Recommendations were provided according to research results for Chinese teachers and course designers.