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نمایش ۲۲۱ تا ۲۴۰ مورد از کل ۱۰٬۴۹۱ مورد.
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Assessing learners’ writing is one of the primary responsibilities of English language teachers. Nevertheless, research on teachers’ writing assessment literacy (WAL) is scarce. To this end, this study a) explored Iraqi Kurdish EFL teachers’ writing assessment knowledge, beliefs, and practices and b) examined assessment strategies they employ to assess learners’ writing ability and the feedback they provide on learners’ writing performance. Data were collected from language teachers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (N=80), who taught at universities, institutes, and schools, utilizing a modified version of the WAL questionnaire consisting of five sections, including teachers’ demographic information, assessment strategies, knowledge of WAL, beliefs about WAL, and practices concerning WAL. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a group of volunteer teachers (N=10). The findings highlighted teachers’ insufficient knowledge of writing assessments. A significant mismatch was found between teachers’ stated beliefs and their practices in the use of formative and summative assessment. The teachers had positive beliefs toward formative assessment; however, they preferred using summative assessment. The qualitative findings further pointed to a significant knowledge gap among teachers regarding specific terminologies, such as formative and summative assessment, as well as scoring rubrics. Finally, the results indicated that teachers used various feedback types to improve learners’ writing skills. The findings emphasize the need to improve teachers’ writing assessment literacy in order to bridge the gap between teachers’ beliefs and their practices of writing assessment.
Investigating Emotional Experiences in Vocabulary Learning Among EFL Learners: A Constructed Emotion Theory Perspective(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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Applied Research on English Language, V. ۱۳ , N. ۱ , ۲۰۲۴
137 - 162
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The present study investigates the emotional experiences of ten English as a foreign language (EFL) female students during an English vocabulary-building course, through the lens of Barrett’s Theory of Constructed Emotion (TCE). The data were collected using a background questionnaire, reflection paragraphs, and semi-structured interviews and were analyzed primarily by applying thematic analysis methods. The TCE was used to explain the wide range of emotions experienced and the reasons for fluctuations within a single EFL vocabulary course. The results revealed a diverse spectrum of emotions, including enjoyment, confidence, pride, anxiety, boredom, embarrassment, and blame, underscoring the TCE's premise that emotions are intricately constructed and influenced by personal learning experiences, the appraisal of learning events, contextual factors, and social interactions. Moreover, the study found that emotions are not only influenced by the situational context but also shape the situational context in turn. Thus, the findings highlighted the open and interactive nature of the systems students use to construct their emotions. Importantly, the study uncovered the strategies students employ to manage their emotions, highlighting the active role students play in shaping their emotional experiences. The findings provide valuable insights for EFL teachers, suggesting the need for a supportive and empathetic teaching environment that acknowledges the emotional dimensions of EFL vocabulary learning. By understanding and addressing these emotional aspects, teachers can better assist learners in managing their emotions, thereby optimizing vocabulary acquisition and enhancing overall learning outcomes.
Learning-Oriented Assessment in the Context of Iran: Teachers' Perspectives(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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In tandem with communicative approaches to language teaching, there is a growing understanding in SLA that assessment needs to be integrated into language learning. This contention has led to the development of the Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA) approach for assessing language skills and aspects in language classrooms. To our knowledge, interventionist studies to improve EFL teachers' LOA-based assessment practices are in their infancy. The present study examined Iranian EFL teachers' perspectives on LOA in language teaching. To this end, the researchers selected 44 EFL teachers in four language institutes in Urmia (Iran) and provided them with tailor-made LOA-based training in 12 sessions for one month. The teachers were informed that LOA procedures are to be adopted and used in their classes. During the following semester, the researchers observed the participants' classes periodically and provided them with comments on their LOA procedures. Following the course, interviews were held with the participants to probe into their perspectives on LOA. Drawing upon thematic analysis, the researchers analyzed the recordings to develop a model for the participants' perspectives on LOA procedures. Development of teacher noticing skills in LOA procedure, its beneficial impact on language learning vis-à-vis traditional testing procedures, implementation challenges, widespread use at all proficiency levels, and the need to develop user-friendly LOA-compatible software and applications constituted the major themes based on the interview data. The findings demonstrate that the participants harbored favorable views on LOA and regarded it to be more efficacious than traditional testing procedures.
تحلیل نشانه شناختی زبان بدن دانشجو معلمان دانشگاه فرهنگیان در ضمن ارائه کلاسی(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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این پژوهش می کوشد تا چگونگی زبان بدن دانشجومعلمان دانشگاه فرهنگان را در ضمن ارائه کلاسی تحلیل نموده و نوع گفتمان های رایج در زبان بدن آنها را تفسیر نماید. برای نیل به این هدف از رویکرد کیفی از نوع تلفیقی از روشهای مشاهده مشارکتی و پدیدارشناسی استفاده شده است. شرکت کنندگان پژوهش را استادان و دانشجویان دانشگاه فرهنگیان در سال تحصیلی 403 - 1402 تشکیل میدادند. نمونه پژوهش از طریق نمونه گیری هدفمند از نوع موارد مطلوب انتخاب شد و با توجه به اشباع نظری 10 نفر استاد و 18 نفر دانشجومعلم انتخاب شدند. ابزار گردآوری داده ها از طریق مشاهده مشارکتی و مصاحبه نیمه-ساختاریافته بوده است که پس از مشخص شدن اهداف تحقیق، ارائه دانشجومعلمان مشاهده و ضبط و مکتوب شد. برای تجزیه و تحلیل داده ها از تحلیل ساختاری - تفسیری استفاده شده است و جزئیات یافته ها مورد تفسیر قرار گرفت. نتایج نشان داد دانشجومعلمان در ارائه کلاسی خود نشانه های زبان بدن را به منظور دوازده نوع گفتمان از جمله گفتمان تکمیل کردن مطالب، گفتمان اقناع سازی، قاطعیت و عدم قاطعیت ارائه دهنده، تاکید بر مطالب کلامی، حفظ و برقراری آرامش، توانمندی و تسلط ارائه دهنده، اعتماد و کم اعتمادی ارائه دهنده، تایید و مخالفت، کنترل و هشدار به دانشجویان، مشارکت دانشجویان در کلاس درس، تعادل و رعایت عدالت و تعامل با دانشجویان استفاده می نمایند. در نهایت می توان گفت با بهره گیری مطلوب و اصولی از مهارت های غیرکلامی میتوان ارتباط موفق تری با دانشجویان داشت و از سوءتفاهم ها و آغاز هرگونه تعارضی جلوگیری کرد.
A Systematic Review of Technology-Mediated Feedback Research: Insights and Future Directions(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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This study builds on previous reviews of technology-mediated feedback up to 2020 to provide an updated account of research conducted from 2020 onwards. It offers an overview of contextual trends, feedback focus, and the types of technology and software used. The analysis focuses on peer-reviewed studies examining technology-mediated corrective feedback on writing in EFL or ESL contexts, using quantitative or mixed methods approaches. Data were coded using an Excel sheet, and frequencies were reported as percentages. The major findings indicate that technology-mediated feedback is more prevalent in higher education, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology for enhancing feedback practices. Additionally, half of the publications employed a mixed-methods approach, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the topic. However, some studies lacked methodological transparency; therefore, the study highlights the need for stricter reporting guidelines. Furthermore, the findings reveal that teachers and computers are the primary sources of feedback in technology-mediated settings, aligning with their significant roles in traditional and online learning environments. According to the findings, educators are encouraged to adopt technology-mediated feedback in higher education and engage in training and professional development in this area. Moreover, researchers are recommended to continue conducting mixed-methods studies by following more rigorous transparency guidelines.
The Role of Construct Validity in Designing English Language Assessment Tasks(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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The field of language assessment, commemorating its 40th anniversary since the launch of language testing, has evolved significantly over the years. This study aimed to investigate the key findings and insights from exploring the role of construct validity in shaping the design of English Language Assessment (ELA) tasks. Additionally, it delved into the challenges encountered in construct validity research studies and the strategies suggested by experts to enhance it. The research team utilized a mixed-method research design for the current study. A total sample size of 37 participants was deployed. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize survey responses using quantitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS). Qualitative data was coded and organized using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVIVO). Based on the research findings, experts in the current study have proposed strategies, and recommendations for enhancing construct validity. These strategies encompassed the incorporation of contextual factors into assessment design, the promotion of continuous validation research, the diversification of task types, and the active involvement of test-takers in the assessment development process. The findings of this study may render implications for EFL teachers, teacher trainers, and assessment administrators.
Impact of Flipped Classroom Integrated with MOOCs on Intermediate EFL Learners’ Self-Regulated Writing Strategies(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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This study aimed to examine the impact of flipped classroom (FC) integrated with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on EFL learners’ use of self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies in writing. To this end, 60 intermediate college students, who were homogenized by a placement test, were selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The treatment for the experimental group (flipped classroom integrated with MOOCs), took place in three phases, namely before class, in class, and after class. Before class, the materials and sources were delivered via Moodle application, a MOOC-based educational program. In class, the students participated in group discussions and an interactive feedback session. After class, they received online support. The participants in the control group attended the traditional face-to-face writing course, without the use of any technology-based instruments. They underwent only two phases: in-class and after-class activities. Before the treatment, an SRL strategies questionnaire was administered to all the participants. The same questionnaire was again administered to them at the end of the treatment. The results of ANOVA revealed that flipped classroom integrated with MOOCs had a statistically significant positive effect on the experimental group’s overall use of SRL strategies. Similarly, the method, performance, and social environment SRL dimensions improved significantly in the experimental group. Flipped classroom integrated with MOOCs may provide valuable insights for EFL contexts, particularly by encouraging self-regulated learning and reducing teacher workload, which can support the development of academic writing skills.
EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Interaction-based Learning and Their Willingness to Communicate(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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It is believed that classroom interaction is essential for learning a second language (L2). Studies on teaching second/foreign language present evidence that affirms the significance of interaction in language learning and its function in facilitating learners' attempts to gain competency in an L2. They also consider learners’ affective states and their perceptions of classroom interaction to be as significant as instruction. On the other hand, the notion of willingness to communicate (WTC) in an L2 has attracted interest in L2 research and how to accelerate L2 learners’ WTC is gaining importance day by day. Considering the significance of these two constructs in L2 learning, this article reports on an investigation into EFL learners’ perceptions of class interactions in English language and how these perceptions are related to their WTC. Applying quantitative methods, the study aims to examine how Iraqi EFL learners’ perceptions of interaction inside the class are correlated to their L2 WTC. The data obtained from 112 learners were utilized for analysis. The findings indicated different kinds of learners’ perceptions of class interactions in English, including perceptions of interaction with the teacher, perceptions of interaction with group members, perceptions of interaction in pairs, and perceptions of classroom interaction between others, are positively related to WTC. The findings have implications for research and teaching.
The Impact of Critical Thinking Skills in TBSIR Approach on the Computer-Based English Expository Essay Writing of Iranian University Students(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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Due to the vital role of critical thinking skills in students' educational and non-educational success, the present research attempted to examine the impact of critical thinking skills in TBSIR approach on the computer-based English expository essay writing of Iranian university students. Participants of this study included 30 students at Gonbad-e-Kavous and Hazrat-e-Masoumeh universities in Iran. They answered to the Watson-Glaser critical thinking skills test (1980), then after two weeks of reviewing TSR structure, they wrote a computer-based English expository essay as pre-test. After four weeks of learning TBSIR structure, they wrote another computer-based English expository essay as post-test. The paired samples t-test and Pearson correlation were run and the results revealed the impact of critical thinking skills in the TBSIR approach on the computer-based English expository essay writing of Iranian university students. Also, the results indicate the positive and significant correlation between critical thinking skills especially analysis and interpretation and the computer-based English expository essay writing of Iranian university students, which helps the students to promote their educational and social lives. Finally, teachers, teacher trainers, syllabus designers and materials developers can benefit from the results of this study.
A Comparison of the Impact of Simplified and Authentic Literary Texts on High School Learners’ Reading(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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The usefulness of using literature in language teaching has always been acknowledged by language teaching researchers who have studied the said issue from different aspects and in various contexts. The present investigation tries to discover if the use of authentic and simplified literary texts could improve learners’ reading achievement, and then check if the impacts of these two types of texts on the learners’ reading were significantly different. Employing a quasi-experimental design, the researchers included ninety high school students in the data collection process. These students were taught in three groups including two experimental and one control, comparing the two types of literary texts with the usual course materials. Using pre-tests and post-tests scores, the learners' performance was compared, then t-test and ANOVA were employed to analyze the significance of the differences found between the means. It appeared that the use of literary texts could assist high school learners improve their performance in reading compared to the use of usual course materials. The findings further confirmed that the use of simplified literary texts could improve the learners’ reading better than the authentic literary texts. The findings are specifically important in teaching reading, which serve as the basic skill for building the required knowledge in EFL contexts. Literature-based language teaching seems to enjoy the power to change and improve language teaching programs through presenting on-demand and productive teaching materials and add to learners’ life awareness besides the language knowledge.
اثربخشی آموزش میان فرهنگی شعر معاصر فرانسه و فارسی بر استفاده از راهبردهای عاطفی اجتماعی و علاقه مندی به محتوای ادبی(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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تقابل فرهنگ «خودی» و «دیگری» در اسناد آموزشی ، به ویژه دروس ادبی مربوط به رشته زبان فرانسه در دانشگاه های ایران، امری طبیعی است و نیاز به رویکردی میان فرهنگی که بتواند دانشجویان را در فضایی بینافرهنگی، تعدیل شده و به دور از شوک فرهنگی قرار دهد، ایجاد کرده است. با توجه به اینکه راهبردهای عاطفی اجتماعی ، با تکیه بر تفاوت های فردی، تلاش دارند تا زبان آموزان را در فرایند یادگیری کمک و روند آموزش زبان را تسهیل کنند، هدف این پژوهش، ارائه روشی کاربردی به منظور پیوند بیشتر ادبیات و آموزش زبان فرانسه از طریق فعال کردن ظرفیت های حسّی هیجانی و به کارگیری راهبردهای عاطفی اجتماعی نزد دانشجویان و علاقه مند کردن آنان به محتوای ادبی (شعر) است. همچنین، جامعه آماری تحقیق، شامل 110 نفر از دانشجویان زبان فرانسه در ترم آخر مقطع کارشناسی، در دو گرایش ادبیات و ترجمه در دانشگاه های مختلف ایران است که به صورت تصادفی انتخاب شده اند. ازاین رو، با طراحی پرسش نامه ای محقق ساخته و در 20 سؤال 5 گزینه ای، ابتدا در قالب پیش آزمون، میزان استفاده دانشجویان از راهبردهای عاطفی اجتماعی و علاقه مندی شان به شعر را سنجیدیم. سپس، طی یک دوره آموزشی مجازی و تعامل محور (درمجموع به مدت 50 ساعت) به آموزش میان فرهنگی پرداختیم. در ادامه نیز، از فراگیران، پس آزمون به عمل آمد. براساس نتایج آزمون تی (T test)، می توان چنین استنباط کرد که اختلاف معناداری بین میانگین دانشجویان در پیش آزمون و پس آزمون در زمینه استفاده از راهبردهای عاطفی اجتماعی و علاقه مندی به محتوای ادبی (شعر)، دیده شده است.
بررسی هم بستگی بین وضوح گفتار و سنجش های آکوستیکی واکه ها در کودکان فارسی زبان دارای دیزآتری ناشی از فلج مغزی اسپاستیک(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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یکی از ویژگی های گفتار فلجی (دیزآرتری)، تولید غیردقیق واکه ها و همخوان هاست که عامل اصلی وضوح پایین گفتار است. با این حال هنوز مشخص نیست کدام شاخص های آکوستیکی با وضوح گفتار در این اختلال ارتباط قوی تری دارد. از طرف دیگر تعداد واکه ها، ویژگی های تولیدی و آکوستیکی آن ها در زبان های مختلف متفاوت است. تاآنجاکه می دانیم مطالعه ای روی تولید واکه ها در دیزآرتری دوران رشد در فارسی وجود ندارد، بنابراین درمورد جزئیات حرکتی که باعث بی دقتی در تلفظ آن ها می شود اطلاعات کافی موجود نیست. ازاین رو مطالعه حاضر با هدف بررسی برخی شاخص های آکوستیکی شامل فرمنت واکه ها، شاخص آکوستیکی فضای واکه ای (VSA)، نسبت مرکزی شدن فرمنت ها (FCR) و شاخص تولید واکه (VAI) و نیز رابطه آن ها با وضوح گفتار در کودکان فارسی زبان مبتلا به دیزآرتری ناشی از فلج مغزی اسپاستیک انجام شد. در این مطالعه مقطعی، 11 کودک تک زبانه دارای دیزآرتری ناشی از فلج مغزی سفت 9 3 ساله و همتایان سالم به روش در دسترس انتخاب شدند. برای هر یک از 6 واکه زبان فارسی 2 کلمه تک هجایی از طریق نرم افزار PRAAT مورد تحلیل آکوستیکی قرار گیرد. وضوح کلمه و واکه نیز به صورت میانگین درصد موارد قابل تشخیص محاسبه شد. نتایج آزمون نشان داد تفاوت معنادار بین دو گروه در فرمنت سوم واکه های /a/ و /u/ و فرمنت دوم واکه /o/ وجود داشت. فضای واکه ای و وضوح گفتار در کودکان دیزآرتری به طور معناداری کاهش داشت. VAS بیشترین هم بستگی را با وضوح داشت و شاخص آکوستیکی مناسبی برای بررسی وضوح گفتار در دیزآرتری است. با این حال هر سه شاخص آکوستیکی مورد مطالعه رابطه معنادار متوسطی با وضوح داشت.
استنساخی جدید از کتیبه میخی اورارتویی سقین دل، ورزقان، آذربایجان شرقی، ایران(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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نقش برجسته ها و کتیبههای صخرهای روشن ترین و بی واسطه ترین روایات را از تاریخ بیان می کنند سازندگان این آثار توجه ویژه ای نسبت به وقایع زمان خود داشته اند و به درستی دریافته بودند که سینه سخت سنگ و صخره ها مقاوم ترین بوم برای ثبت اندیشهها و رخدادها و شرح فتوحاتشان خواهد بود صحت این تشخیص امروزه بر ما روشن گردیده است چراکه بسیاری از این آثار توانسته اند از گزند حوادث مختلف طبیعی، جنگ ها، تخریب های انسانی و غیره عبور کرده و سلامت خود را حفظ نمایند و امروزه در زمره میراث کهن کشورمان به ما واگذار گردند. مقاله حاضر شامل استنساخ جدیدی از سنگ کتیبه اورارتویی سقین دل واقع در بخش مرکزی شهر ورزقان، استان آذربایجان شرقی است که بر بدنه یک تخته سنگ مربوط به 2750 ق.م نقر شده است و نقوش خط میخی بر روی آن کنده کاری شده و به سبب عوامل گوناگونی دچار آسیب دیدگی گشته است. برای دستیابی به پاسخ این سؤالات، علاوه بر مطالعات تاریخی و باستان شناسی، بررسی های میدانی و همچنین استفاده از روش های نوین مستندسازی شامل اسکن لیزری، فتوگرامتری و طراحی دیجیتال متن کتیبه انجام شده است تا بتوان روند تغییرات این کتیبه را در طول زمان بررسی کرد.
Iraqi Kurdish Supervisees` Perceptions of their Thesis Supervisors(مقاله پژوهشی دانشگاه آزاد)
منبع:
international Journal of Foreign Language Teaching & Research, Volume ۱۲, Issue ۵۰, Autumn ۲۰۲۴
57 - 78
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Writing a thesis is crucial in the master's or PhD study process. There is no denying the supervisor's responsibility in this situation. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the Kurdish students` perceptions toward their supervisors at various universities in Iraqi Kurdistan. In this study, two groups of students took part: 13 master students and 11 PhD students. Students, both male and female, who were studying at different universities in Kurdistan were included. They were all in their last year of studies and writing their theses and dissertations. A questionnaire and interviews were conducted to collect the data. The results revealed that students perceived the supervisors as a supporter, a leader, and a knowledgeable person who give them continuing feedback. The major point regarding the characteristics of effective supervisors was their knowledge of students` research topics, requiring supervisors to acquire enough knowledge and information on the topics of students` theses.
The Effect of Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) on Intermediate EFL Learners’ L2 Autonomous Motivation, Self-efficacy, and Perceived Locus of Causality(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
منبع:
Iranian Journal of Applied Language Studies,Vol ۱۶, No. ۱, ۲۰۲۴
117 - 134
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The study examines the effects of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) on intermediate English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ L2 autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, and perceived locus of causality. Given the evolving paradigms of language teaching, SDLMI values autonomy, competence and connectedness in teaching instruction and offers a distinctive approach. Drawing on contemporary motivational theories, the study examines how SDLMI impacts these key dimensions in intermediate EFL learners compared to a traditional instructional approach. Participants from four EFL classrooms completed SDLMI in the experimental group and conventional instruction in the control group. Instruments included the Preliminary English Test, motivational questionnaires, and SDLMI-based assessments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests. Descriptive statistics for both groups (mean and SD) were calculated. Independent samples t-tests were conducted to compare the means between the experimental group and the control group and to examine possible significant differences in the effect of SDLMI on autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, and perceived locus of causality. The study contributes to instructional practices, advocating for autonomy-supportive strategies in fostering holistic language.
بازخوانی مفهوم ترکیب در ساخت واژۀ کردی سورانی: بررسی اسم های مرکب درون مرکز با رویکرد صرف ساختی(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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هدف از جستار حاضر واکاوی اسم های مرکب درون مرکز کردی سورانی در چارچوب صرف ساختی بوی (2010) و با بهره گیری از روش توصیفی - تحلیلی است. به عبارت دیگر، این پژوهش در تلاش است تا با شناسایی و ترسیم کلان طرح واره، طرح واره های میانی و ریزطرح واره های حاکم، صورت بندی این ساخت ها و روابط معنایی میان سازه های مشارکت کننده در آن ها را بازنمایی کند. دراین خصوص، تعداد 1400 ترکیب اسمی از فرهنگ کردی -فارسیِ هه نبانه بورینه (شرفکندی، 1369) و فرهنگ فارسی - کردی دانشگاه کردستان (1392) به صورت تمام شمار استخراج و تحلیل و بررسی شد. ازاین بین، 559 ترکیب یعنی 39 درصد از کل داده ها، درون مرکز تشخیص داده شد. یافته ها نشان داد براساس مبانی نظری صرف ساختی، ترکیب های درون مرکز کردی سورانی از یک طرح واره اصلی، سه طرح واره میانی و پنج ریزطرح واره منشعب می گردند. بنابراین، می توان نتیجه گرفت که دلیل عمده این تنوع طرح واره ای از جایگاه آزاد هسته در ترکیب های اسمی ناشی می شود. معنای کلی ساخت های موردنظر نیز علاوه بر طرح واره ها، تحت تأثیر عوامل دیگری همچون جایگاه هسته، طبقه واژگانی و توالی سازه های مشارکت کننده در ساخت است.
Syntactic Complexity and Lexical Diversity in L1/L2 Writing of EFL Learners(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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lexical diversity of argumentative and narrative writings of L2 learners, and the contribution of syntactic complexity and lexical diversity to the writing quality in the L2 argumentative and narrative writings of EFL learners. To this end, 46 pre-intermediate and intermediate Iranian EFL learners from four intact classes wrote one argumentative and one narrative essay in L2, and one argumentative and one narrative essay in L1 on different topics. Paired-samples t-tests revealed that lexical diversity surfaced more in the L1 writing of the learners. Multiple linear regressions indicated that among five measures of syntactic complexity, mean length of T-unit and clauses per T-unit better predict the quality of argumentative writing. In addition, complex nominals per clause are better predictors of narrative writing quality. Simple linear regressions showed that lexical diversity is a significant predictor of L2 writing in both genres. Based on the findings, writing instructors are advised to provide L2 learners with explicit instruction on the use of diverse vocabulary and different syntactic structures in order to help them improve the quality of their writing.
بررسی تطبیقی رمزگذاری افعال و عبارات اشاره ای و ماهیت تعاملی آن ها در زبان فارسی با تحلیل روایات «داستان قورباغه» و «آلیس در سرزمین عجایب» و یک مجموعه فیلم کوتاه(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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ن گونه که ماتسوموتو و کاواچی (2017) اظهار داشته اند، اشاره در واقع یک خطِ مسیر به اضافه یک زمینه مشخص (یعنی گوینده) است و از این جهت از نظر مفهومی با مسیرحرکت متفاوت است. در واقع، عبارات اشاره ای مجموعه ای از رفتارهای متمایز از عبارات جهتی (به عنوان مثال، Up در انگلیسی)، خطِ مسیر (به عنوان مثال، TO)، یا خط سیر به اضافه انطباق (به عنوان مثال، INTO) را نشان می دهند و بنابراین درخور مطالعات جداگانه ای می باشند. در این مقاله بر آنیم تا افعال و عبارات اشاره ای را در زبان فارسی مورد بررسی قرار دهیم. به این منظور، پس از بررسی الگوی واژگانی شدگی در فارسی که عموماً مبتنی بر تحلیل داستان تصویری قورباغه (مه یر ، 1969) و ترجمه فارسی رمان آلیس در سرزمین عجایب (کارول ، 1865) است، بررسی خواهیم کرد که عبارات اشاره ای در مقایسه با زبان های انگلیسی، ژاپنی و تایلندی (ماتسوموتو و همکاران ، 2017) به چه صورت در زبان فارسی رمزگذاری می شوند وعلاوه بر نقش فضایی ای که توسط ماتسوموتو و همکاران (2017) در خصوص این مؤلفه ها گزارش شده است، ماهیتی تعاملی نیز دارند یا خیر. آن چنان که نتایج این تحقیق نشان می دهند سخنوران زبان فارسی هنگامی که حرکت صرفاً به سمت گوینده نباشد (جهت فضایی) و در حیطه او که توسط محدودیت های قابل رؤیت بودن و تعامل تعریف می شود نیز باشد و همچنین زمانی که حرکت با یک رفتار تعاملی مانند سلام کردن به گوینده همراه باشد از این افعال اشاره ای با بسامد بیشتری استفاده می کنند که این موضوع بازتأییدی رده شناختی بر نتایج آکیتا و ماتسوموتو (2017) می باشد.
Dialogue Localization in Conversation Design and EFL Learners’ L2 Classroom Conversation Fluency Achievement
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The present study investigated the effect of dialogue localization as a classroom activity on intermediate EFL learners’ classroom conversation. To achieve this, 60 intermediate language learners were selected as convenient sample. The participants’ proficiency levels were determined through the administration of the OPT test. The OPT test utilized in this study comprises a total of 30 questions, distributed evenly across three categories: listening, vocabulary, and grammar, with 10 questions allocated to each category. The proficiency level of the students was determined based on their scores, with a range of 0-10 indicating a pre-intermediate level, 10-20 indicating an intermediate level, and 20-30 indicating an advanced level. Then, they were divided into experimental and control groups. According to Farhady, Jafarpur, and Birjandi (1994), a pre-test of speaking consisting of 7 questions was administered to both groups, and the participants were required to respond orally. The scoring system used for evaluating the participants’ speaking skills was based on the guidelines outlined in the book "Testing Language Skills from Theory to Practice." The experimental group was then taught localized conversation while the control group was taught non-localized conversation. After ten sessions of the treatments, a post-test of speaking was administered in which the participants in both groups were involved in the same activity as the pretest. The data were analyzed through calculating independent sample t-test. The results indicated that the means of the two groups were significantly different, i.e., the experimental group outperformed the control group in the speaking achievement. This means that localization in dialogue has the potential to enhance students’ speaking abilities during classroom conversations.
Factors Affecting Foreign Language Teachers’ Willingness to Communicate in Second Language(مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)
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While different models and questionnaires have been devised and used to measure learners’ willingness to communicate in a second language (L2 WTC), to date, few scales, if any, can be found to measure foreign language teachers’ L2 WTC (FLT WTC). Therefore, the current project was designed to address this gap in the literature through an empirical investigation of the factors affecting FLT WTC. Consistent with an inclusive review of the literature and expert panel consultations, a model of contributing factors to FLT WTC was hypothesized, a representative questionnaire was devised and went through Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. A large scale of 1044 foreign language teachers participated in different stages of the study. The statistical indices of the study confirmed that the model was fit and the questionnaire established appropriate levels of reliability, and face, content, construct, convergent, and discriminant validity. It was found that teacher perceptions, student traits, classroom atmosphere, classroom settings, and discussion topics play significant roles in FLT WTC. The study can draw the teachers’ / institutes’ attention to the factors affecting FLT WTC, and the validated questionnaire can be used as an instrument to measure FLT WTC in future studies.