Abstract
This study investigated four communication strategies in problem-free synchronous and asynchronous CMC interactions among 15 advanced Egyptian students in an EFL university context. The data yielded a statistically significant difference in the use of topic continuation and off-task discussion at higher levels than forward inferencing and hypothesis testing in synchronous CMC. Differences among some groups were also observed showing variation in communication strategy use. The results failed to support similar findings in asynchronous CMC. However, the data implied several considerations closely related to low interactivity in asynchronous CMC. The findings suggest that some communication strategies may lend themselves to a certain mode of interaction more than others, considering intra/interpersonal factors. The study concludes that it is necessary to conduct further research on how interactivity relates to other factors. Most significantly, emphasis is placed on exploring nonnative interactions with a focus on communicative successes, despite the learners' linguistic and communicative limitations.
School
School of Continuing Education
Degree Name
MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Date of Award
9-1-2008
Online Submission Date
9-16-2008
First Advisor
Hozayin, Russanne
Committee Member 1
Perry, Fred
Committee Member 2
Wachob, Phyllis
Document Type
Thesis
Extent
142 leaves
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APA Citation
Abdel Rahman, H.
(2008).Communication strategies in problem-free synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC): an Egyptian EFL university context [Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/2337
MLA Citation
Abdel Rahman, Hanaa. Communication strategies in problem-free synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC): an Egyptian EFL university context. 2008. American University in Cairo, Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/2337
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