BUILDING BRIDGES FROM CURRENT ENGLISH CONTENT TO AN IMAGINED ENGLISH FUTURE

<p>Learning English as a second language is a key factor to promote globalization, because the language has spread widely. Furthermore, learning English vocabulary for the fast-paced global business environment is highly dependent on the imagined future of a business major; he or she must imagine in what context the business career will take place: what sphere of activity will be involved, in which scenarios of language usage, and what lexical items will be needed. Vocabulary learning has long been characterized by the use of decontextualized vocabulary academic word lists. As an alternative, this project researches the use of an integrated language thematic mode--the theme being business communication-with a focus on incorporating various linguistics aspects of learning English. This research will emphasize the integrated linguistics approach to the acquisition of academic vocabulary. Additionally, the project explores the use of an individual’s imagined community in setting vocabulary goals and second-language-acquisition strategies. The study took place at the English Language Program and College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) at California State University, San Bernardino in the spring of 2016. International students were asked to participate in a survey; an interview questionnaire was designed to discover the students’ preferences strategies and in learning English with respect to their future career. The results varied based on students’ backgrounds, their specific majors, and their personalities and preferred ways of learning.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Project

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year dc:date.available

2016

Authors dc:creator

• Alsulami, Iftikar Saeed
• Aleisa, Danyah Abdulaziz

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Diaz-Rico, Lynne

• English for Specific Purposes
• Integrationist Linguistics
• Thematic Units
• Imagined Communities
• Art Education
• Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/380

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu:etd-1411