The Effect Of Kinesics On Listening Comprehension

Running head: KINESICS’ EFFECT ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION The Impact of Kinesics on the Listening Comprehension of Iranian EFL Female Learners Purebrahim Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch Professor: Dr. Fall, 2014 Abstract The present study analyzed the effect of kinesics on listening comprehension of pre- intermediate Iranian EFL learners. Two classes of EFL female students were selected for the study, class A with 15 students had audio-visual films, containing kinesics for listening but group B, got tapes with the same content. Two listening tests were performed using a tape and a video, the first test was 27 minutes, and the second test was 29 minutes. Results of the study showed the positive effect of kinesics in listening comprehension. The results showed that comprehension was higher among students who had video-oriented tests. Introduction Review of literature Nowadays English has become a common feature in today’s society. In the language learning process, even in first language acquisition (L1), all aspects of linguistic comprehension precede, or facilitate, linguistic production (Brown, 2000, P. 34). Among 4 language skills, Bulletin (1952) suggested that listening is the most important and essential one. Lynch mentions that â€Å" listening involves the integration of whatever cues the listener is able to exploit incoming auditory and visual information, as well as information drawnShow MoreRelated The effect of the use of video texts on ESL listening test-taker performance1510 Words   |  7 PagesElvis Wagner investigated the use of video texts in testing the listening of ESL students within the experiment exhibited in his article, â€Å"The effect of the use of video texts on ESL listening test-taker performance.† While the article itself was based heavily around the experiment conducted to tes t the effectiveness of video texts in testing listening, Wagner posed very interesting questions which he hoped his findings would portray. Wagner’s first question was the most interesting and asked,Read MorePublic Speaking Midterm1449 Words   |  6 PagesRemember items may be included on the exam even if they were not specifically identified on this study guide. The exam is worth 100 points and will consist of both multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. The aim is to test your comprehension of the material covered in class more than your memorization of terms. The exam will begin promptly at the beginning of class on THURSDAY, FEBRURARY 23rd Chapter 1 What are the similarities and differences between public speaking and conversationRead MoreTheory Of Leadership : A Leader s Ability Essay1985 Words   |  8 Pagestheir interpersonal influence. Identifying the kind of leadership trends and theories necessary for functioning in a team effort to direct solutions in assisting residents impacted by a calamity, it will further identify both the communication and listening styles necessary for addressing the issues in the scenario. Furthermore, it will distinguish the social networking as well as, technology, communications required for responding to the crisis, it will incorporate and identify the leadership perspectiveRead MoreWbut Syllabus 1st Sem11442 Words   |  46 PagesTalk and Class Discussion. 8. The teacher must function as a creative monitor in the Language Lab for the following: A. Developing Listening Comprehension Skill; 1. 2. 3. 4. B. a) Developing Listening Comprehension through Language Lab Device Developing sub skills of the Listening Skill by Conversational Practice Sessions Focusing on intelligent and advanced Listening Sessions e.g. Seminars, Paper Presentation, Mock Interviews etc. Conducting Conversational Practice: Face to Face Via Media (TelephoneRead MoreSociology and Group41984 Words   |  168 Pagesrepresents group communication as defined in the textbook? a. People talking in an elevator. b. People discussing the weather at an airport. c. Fans cheering at a baseball game. d. Jury members deliberating a court case. e. A congregation listening to a sermon. Answer: d. Jury members deliberating a court case. . A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different types of interactions. a. 9 b. 90 c. 666 d. 900 e. 966 Answer: e. 966 . What is the ideal group size for aRead MoreThe Importance of Teaching Culture in the Foreign Language Classroom9379 Words   |  38 Pagesutterances; 4. caregivers’ primary concern is not with grammatical input, but with the 5. transmission of sociocultural knowledge; 6. the native learner, in addition to language, acquires also the 7. paralinguistic patterns and the kinesics of his or her culture. The implications of Buttjes’ findings for the teaching of culture are evident. Language teaching is culture teaching and teachers do their students a great disservice in placing emphasis on the former, to the detriment of