Naslov
Language Learning Strategies in English and Croatian Sign Language as Foreign Languages

Autori
Mohr Nemčić, Renata ; Jakovac Mihaela ; Bradarić-Jončić, Sandra

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
International Conference "ICT for Language Learning" 5th edition, Conference Proceedings (CD) / - Firenza : München, 2012

Skup
International conference ICT for Language Learning

Mjesto i datum
Firenca, Italija, 15.11.2012. - 16.11.2012

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
language learning strategies; sign language; HZJ; foreign language

Sažetak
Within the cognitive learning theory, language learning strategies proved to be relevant for successful language learning. The present paper discusses the results of the research of language learning strategies use within the context of learning English and Croatian Sign Language (HZJ) as foreign languages. The instrument used to investigate the use of strategies was Strategy Inventory for Language Learning – SILL questionnaire (Oxford, 1990). This Likert scale questionnaire comprises six different types of language learning strategies: memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive, affective and social strategies. Participants were 90 students at the University of Zagreb, Croatia: 50 female students from Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences and 40 female students from Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences. Significant differences were established in the frequency of use, as well as in the types of strategies used, depending on the language being learned. Participants who learn both languages use all types of language learning strategies more frequently ; significant differences between the two groups of language learners were found in the use of all types of strategies except in compensation strategies. The greatest difference appears in social strategies. The explanations of these results, as well as their implications for language teaching practice are provided.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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