Can Instant Messaging Platform QQ Help Solving the Deficiency of EFL Learners' Critical Literacy in China?

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10.2991/case-13.2013.25How to use a DOI?

Keywords

instant messaging platform, QQ, critical literacy, implications for Software engineering

Abstract

This study is designed as a qualitative case study to explore the application of the instant messaging platform QQ in an EFL class in China, aiming at promoting learners’ critical literacy. After analyzing the data collected in observation, surveys and interviews, this study finds that QQ can serve for building a learning environment that encourages deep content-based discussions in critical literacy activities. The author also presents some suggestions for future educational research and practice, as well as the implications for software engineering.

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© 2013, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Quanyou Ruan
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TI  - Can Instant Messaging Platform QQ Help Solving the Deficiency of EFL Learners' Critical Literacy in China?
BT  - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering (CASE-13)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 1951-6851
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