LINGUIST List 11.2097

Sun Oct 1 2000

Qs: L2 Communication Difference, Chinese Characters

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  • seza dogruoz, individual differences in second or foreign language communication
  • marciasuzuki, Question on Chinese characters

    Message 1: individual differences in second or foreign language communication

     Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 06:50:06 -0700 (PDT)
    From: seza dogruoz <seza_dyahoo.com>
    Subject: individual differences in second or foreign language communication


    Hi,

    I am working on a research about the communication between foreign language learners. Observing from my EFL classes as a teacher, I have noticed that personality traits(individual differences) of the students are very important for their communication styles,strategies,prefences etc.(Especially, being introvert vs.extrovert)

    However,most of the studies were done about the individual differences in learning styles of the learners,not on communication strategies or styles.

    I will appreciate any help about the references of the studies or researches done in the field on individual differences in communication or speaking skills of L2 or EFL learners.Thanks for any help.

    Message 2: Question on Chinese characters

     Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 12:18:29 -0400
    From: marciasuzuki <marciasuzukiyahoo.com>
    Subject: Question on Chinese characters


    I am posting this question for a friend. Does anyone reading this list know of a work on the grammar of Chinese character creation? That is, the system involves combinations of symbols to create additional symbols. My friend would like to know if this has been carefully studied. Replies should be sent to: marciasuzukiyahoo.com

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    Dan Everett