Network-based language teaching and the development of intercultural communicative competence

摘要: Zugriff auf den Volltext ist aus datenschutzrechtlichen Grunden gesperrt, neue Version unter DuEPublico-ID 33547 This thesis reports the findings of three qualitative studies which were carried out in EFL classes at University Duisburg-Essen, Germany between 2001 and 2003. All groups used various combinations communication technologies such as e-mail, web-based message boards videoconferencing order to engage on-line exchanges with different partner Ireland USA. The research was aimed establishing, firstly, how virtual intercultural contact can contribute development communicative competence, secondly, what skills knowledge both students teachers need successfully this complex learning activity. revealed that success often depends on their appropriate integration into language classroom it is necessary reassess role teacher telecollaborative exchanges.