Business Students’ Perceptions of Tasks in Chinese Tertiary Level Oral English Classes  

Oleh:

Yang, Yingli

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Asian ESP Journal vol. 8 no. 3 (2012), page 74-96.
Topik: task-based approach; business English; students’ perceptions
Fulltext: 74-96.pdf (171.49KB)

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Previous research into task-based approach has been conducted regarding task-familiarity, the operations of tasks, participant characteristics, complexities of tasks (Foster & Skehan, 1996; Brown, 1991), and the influence of these factors on task-completion outcome. However, relatively less is known about students’ reflections after being exposed to task-based activities. The present study investigated business students’ perceptions of tasks in Chinese tertiary level oral English classes. A questionnaire composed of 29 closed-ended items and 4 open-ended items was administered to 59 first-year and second-year university students majoring in various disciplines of business at the end of each semester. Findings suggest that these students generally held positive attitude towards task-based approach, and they also expressed expectations of innovation in the teaching method and material. Pedagogical implications are discussed in terms of how to implement tasks in English teaching in Chinese EFL contexts.

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