Date of Graduation
Fall 12-12-2014
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
International and Multicultural Education (IME)
First Advisor
Dr. Onllwyn C. Dixon
Abstract
In 1980, China opened its door to the outside world and eventually learning English became a tool for the drive for modernization in the country. For the past thirty years, learning English has been a goal of many. However, the overwhelming majority of Chinese students with limited vocabulary are apt to display low confidence when engaged in conversations in English. Specifically, they may fail to apply correct grammar knowledge and syntax during their communication. The purpose of this field was to create video teaching resources, based on U.S. media like television shows, to be used in EFL classes in China to improve the conversational skills of students.
Recommended Citation
WANG, Xiaojie, "Improving English skills through Video: A Conversation-Based Curriculum for Chinese EFL Adult Learners" (2014). Master's Projects and Capstones. 88.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/88
