Abstract
Can EFL students be profitably introduced to compilation of DIY corpora for various ESP domains even at the undergraduate level? How can they benefit from self-directed exploitation of language corpora at such an early stage? What language skills can a corpus-based ESP course enhance? This chapter discusses the advantages and limitations of a structured approach to pedagogical corpus consultation and corpora as self-directed learning tools as applied in an innovative corpus-based ESP course. A multifaceted enquiry of students' assessment and perception of the course - initial feedback, questionnaire, and focus group – was conducted. Results indicate that although students perceived corpus use as a complex activity, their attitude to the corpus approach was positive and they recognised the benefits of corpora as self-directed tools. Suggestions for further improvements of such practices are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Student-Driven Learning Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom |
Editors | Nor Aziah Alias, Johan Eddy Luaran |
Place of Publication | Hershey, PA |
Publisher | IGI Global Publishing |
Pages | 274-298 |
Number of pages | 25 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781522516903 |
ISBN (Print) | 1522516891, 9781522516897 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Corpora
- ESP
- Learner Autonomy