Autonomy in language learning conference at the University of Nottingham 30th May 2008

On Friday 30th May 2008, the IATEFL LA SIG and the SWAN (Sheffield, Warwick and Nottingham Autonomy) Network held a joint conference at the University of Nottingham.

Our 8 speakers on the day were:

Dr Richard Smith (University of Warwick, UK)
Dr Zoltán Dörnyei (University of Nottingham, UK)
Felicity Kjisik (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Alex Ding (University of Nottingham, UK)
Sara Cotterall (Akita International University, Japan)
Dr Andy Barfield (Chuo University, Japan)
Dr Barbara Sinclair (University of Nottingham, UK)
Dr Ema Ushioda (University of Warwick, UK)

and we had 5 poster presenters:

Mona Aljehani (University of Sheffield, UK)
Anja Burkert (University of Graz, Austria)
Chien-Hsiang Chien (University of Sheffield, UK)
Carol Everhard (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Chika Hayashi (University of Nottingham, UK)

The day ended with a question and answer panel session. As a follow-up to the event, the questions for each speaker are listed below. To continue the discussion, please click on the "comment" button under each post to write your contribution.

Tuesday 3 June 2008

Researching autonomy: A bandwagon in need of more instruments?


Ema Ushioda (University of Warwick, UK)


Questions / comments / reflections for Ema
(When commenting, please indicate which number question/comment/reflection your comment refers to. The question asked during the Q&A panel session is shown in blue. Please also feel free to ask more questions!)

1. How are statements not prefaced by "I" dealt with in this method of analysis? In other words, would the following statement be excluded?

"Language learning is stressful."

2. Extremely useful lecture for those doing qualitative research - like me! :)

3. Inspiring lecture! Question: The students from China tend to emphasize on a good intonation as you mentioned. "I recognised that to pronounce English words correctly and to have a good intonation are most important abilities for me to improve" (R59). What do you think of this emphasis?
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Unknown said...

I'm also interested in how this kind of research can be broadened beyond 'I statements' - are you working on anything like that?

17 February 2009 at 09:01

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