Exploring the Impact of Chatting with Native Speakers Of English Language on Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence: The Case of Masters One Students of MMUTO
| dc.contributor.author | Akacem Besma Abir | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-17T12:15:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-17T12:15:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-10 | |
| dc.description | 92p. : Ill. en coul. ; 30cm(+CD-Rom) | |
| dc.description.abstract | The present study investigates the impact of chatting with native speakers on the English language of Master one students’ linguistic and intercultural communicative competences at the English department of Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou. It examines the influence of these interactions on fluency and understanding perceptions. By exploring the dimensions of ICC, this research sheds light on how such digital interactions contribute to students' linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and their ability to engage in intercultural interactions respectfully and effectively. To align with the study's objectives, I incorporated Michael Byram's Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) theory. Data collection involved 40 students who completed questionnaires, and 4 teachers who responded to written interviews. I adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The research findings revealed that the majority of students recognize the value of interacting with native English speakers through chat platforms. They acknowledged the positive impact on their fluency and reduction of misunderstandings toward cultural differences. This perception is reinforced by the insights gained from interviews with teachers who also expressed a favorable view of the effectiveness of these interactions in enhancing students' ICC, language skills, knowledge and cultural awareness about native speakers’ culture. Overall, the research findings underscored the positive influence of chatting with native speakers on students' language skills and their ability to engage in intercultural interactions effectively. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Language and Communication | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.ummto.dz/handle/ummto/24163 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Mouloud Mameri University | |
| dc.subject | Chatting with native speakers | |
| dc.subject | Cultural awareness | |
| dc.subject | Intercutural Communicative | |
| dc.subject | Competence (ICC) | |
| dc.subject | Knowledge | |
| dc.subject | Language skills | |
| dc.title | Exploring the Impact of Chatting with Native Speakers Of English Language on Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence: The Case of Masters One Students of MMUTO | |
| dc.type | Thesis |