Abstracts archive

This study examines the potential value of the two portfolios for EFL teachers in Japan. The portfolios are based on the rationale of the CEFR. We argue that they can serve as effective tools for reflective teaching and help maintain pedagogical consistency between primary to secondary-level EFL edu...

This paper examines change-of-shift reports of an emergency medical service unit in a rural hospital in Kazakhstan. These reports are essential for providing decision makers with crucial information about patients, but they also provide opportunities for gossip about members of the local community.

Within the 3-minute framework for poster presentations, our recording focuses on work conducted on a 3-year Japanese research grant.  We first mention various links offered via the Prezi file, demonstrating how we employ the constructs of "Mediation" and CEFR writing descriptors to observe thei...

This study sheds light on how minority and majority language students in dual language immersion programs in one U.S. state are developing their biliteracy skills so that their academic needs can best be met and inequities originating from a sole focus on English assessment data can be identified an...

The study aims to establish some tentative principles to develop corpus-based courses by investigating undergraduate students' perception of a corpus-based ESP course. A mixed-methods approach was applied and data from multiple sources were analysed to explore students' autonomous corpus consultatio...

Linguistic diversity is a key feature of European Union but the management of linguistic diversity in member states does not always adhere to European Union legislation and principles. In line with the aims of this symposium (S109), I will discuss the differences between European Union policies and ...

This talk presents the findings of a systematic review of 27 perceptual training studies conducted over the last 40 years which include the testing of generalization and retention of L2 speech learning. It overviews the use of these measures and examines how effective perceptual training is in promo...

This study aims to examine and compare English textbooks and high-stakes exams in Turkey. The results revealed a significant mismatch between the two corpora. The study is expected to be informative for textbook writing, exam designing, and curriculum revising.

This study examines the efficacy of the new Course of Study in terms of enhancing public primary school pupils' proficiency in English by using a global standardized test, Pre A1 Starters. The results indicated the potentials of the new measure as well as problems in light of the CEFR's action-orien...

We investigated executive control performance in pupils (n=513) following immersion education in French-speaking Belgium. Our results show significant gains in foreign-language proficiency for the immersed participants, without any measurable benefits on executive control. Our findings contribute to...

This paper provides insight into the writing practices and language attitudes of university staff who are asked to write in Nynorsk in order to ensure the language rights of Nynorsk using students. It investigates if attitudes expressed by staff can explain a lack of commitment to language legislati...

We study the discourse employed in a judicial process dealing with women home imprisonment through article 318 of the Law 3689/41 of the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure. We present, in an ethnometodological perspective of the text, how entextualization is linked to the co-production of texts, t...

In this talk on regressive effects of L3 phonology, I lay out the specific research questions and hypotheses that drive this line of inquiry, review what we (don’t) currently know about L3 regressive effects, and present some critical methodological considerations to keep in mind as we move forwar...

We present and evaluate a recently-trialled approach to integrating L2 disciplinary literacies through collaboration between Academic Language and Learning and faculty staff in an Australian university. The mixed-methods evaluation provides insights, from multiple perspectives, into the complexities...

One challenge in EMI courses is developing teacher-student rapport. Rapport leads to improved student engagement and academic performance. This study compared two groups where teacher and materials were the same for both groups; the only difference was the language of instruction. Findings suggest r...

In our contribution, we will present the framework of reference for intercomprehension developed within the European project EVAL-IC (Evaluation des compétences en intercompréhension, Erasmus+). The framework provides descriptors for receptive intercomprehension, interproduction and interactive in...

Three criteria are proposed for evaluating the legitimacy of theoretical claims in multilingual education: (a) empirical credibility--to what extent is the claim consistent with research evidence? (b) logical coherence—to what extent is the claim internally consistent? (c) consequential validityâ€...

We study metadiscourse in research articles by merging pragmatically motivated move analysis and linguistically motivated concept-matching analysis. We show that the two approaches are mutually informative, and that functional metalanguage can be characterized and automatically detected using an und...

This study investigated predictive factors of the quality of mobile-assisted task performance in an EFL context (e.g., L2 writing proficiency, L1 narrative ability, digital literacy, motivation). Forty-eight Korean adolescent completed a narrative video-making task using a mobile app. Pedagogical im...

This presentation seeks to examine the historical post-war factors which have created Japan's English education system, explore what possible systemic problems have emerged in the classroom, and then look into how such problems may be addressed.

This session addresses the topic of internationalization efforts around the globe. The presenter argues for embracing bilingualism and multilingualism in supporting and ensuring student success. Strategies to accomplish this goal are presented.

In this conceptual presentation, we argue that translanguaging as a multifaceted lens holds great promises for challenging the underlying monolingual orthodoxy in the field of TESOL. We also provide some empirical evidence to illustrate how translanguaging can be integrated in instruction and assess...

What are the ethical, theoretical and methodological challenges raised by Fully Inclusive Practitioner Research? Including learners and teachers as co-researchers, co-producing research and pedagogy is complex yet rewarding. This multimodal presentation brings together work on Fully Inclusive Practi...

Many multilingual groups and professional teams tend to be too fleeting or unstable to be considered Communities of Practice. This presentation puts the spotlight on interactions in which professionals from diverse L1 backgrounds meet for the first time (T0). It focuses on methodological implication...

In their recent paper Unpacking the Lore on multilingual scholars publishing in English: a discussion paper, Curry and Lillis (2019) set out a research agenda for those of us who study the publication practices of scholars who use English as a vehicular language. Among the challenges which they sugg...

We present an analysis of the construction of the cognitive discourse function evaluate in a longitudinal corpus of student writing in L1 Spanish and L2 English in subject history from Grade 6 through Grade 10. Results show an evolving inclusion of historical data to back up evaluations across langu...

This paper investigates how Japanese participants negotiate food assessments with their language and bodies at a Dairy Taster Brunch. The analysis focuses on 1) What triggers talk about whipped cream? 2) How do participants create, monitor, and accept/resist stances toward whipped cream, a...

We present the functional language awareness approach as an analytical lens to examine language learners achievement in secondary content-based classrooms. Drawing data from US classrooms, we present STEM teachers’ language and content integration practices and their on student learning. The talk ...

This study examines how task variables (target proficiency levels and academic disciplines) influence linguistic features of speaking responses. Thirty Grade 1 students and thirty Grade 7 students responded to six English language proficiency speaking tasks. Findings indicate clearer differences in ...

This presentation is a discussion of the themes emerging in the individual paper presentations. The discussant will also identify emerging questions and directions for further study.