The Role of Project-Based Language Learning in Improving International Graduate Students' Oral and Written Communication Skills
Olga Birioukova, Dr. Natalya Watson Northeastern University of Boston
Summary
Project-based language learning emphasizes integrated language, content knowledge, and problem-solving skills (Kurt & Beck, 2023). This presentation will demonstrate how international students in an American university implemented course projects involving different companies. Students learned about the genre of information-gathering interview and field report focusing on linguistic demands, field competence, and socio-pragmatics of oral and written communication in a real-world setting.
Biodata
Dr. Olga Birioukova holds a BS from Tula Pedagogical University, an MA in Germanic Languages and Literatures, and a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Florida. Currently, she teaches undergraduate and graduate ESL courses at Northeastern University, focusing on second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: University
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: English for Specific Purposes, e.g. Academic English, Business English, Legal English, Medical English
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2024-09-20, 16:30 - 17:30
Place: NE 207