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Cheewasukthaworn, Kanchana; Suwanarak, Kasma – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2017
In recognition of the growing volume of communication between people from different cultural backgrounds around the globe presently, this study was conducted to investigate Thai EFL teachers' perceptions toward intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in three dimensions: (i) their understanding of ICC; (ii) their views on how to integrate ICC…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
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Inkaew, Manachai – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2016
When we consider a strategy for dealing with globalization, it can be seen that intercultural interactions and encounters are very important and appropriate as effective outcomes are expected. Therefore, the need to assess the intercultural communicative competence (ICC) of those expected to achieve these outcomes is worth consideration. This…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Cultural Awareness, Global Approach, Foreign Countries
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Xu, Lan; Wannaruk, Anchalee – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2016
Speech acts are the major concern of interlanguage pragmatists. The present study aimed to 1) examine the reliability and validity of an interlanguage pragmatic (ILP) competence test on speech acts in a Chinese EFL context, and 2) investigate EFL learners' variations of ILP competence by language proficiency. Altogether 390 students participated…
Descriptors: Interlanguage, Semi Structured Interviews, Speech Acts, Content Analysis
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Dincer, Ali; Yesilyurt, Savas – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2017
Based on a modern motivation theory of learning, self-determination theory (SDT), this study aimed to investigate the relationships between English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' motivation to speak, autonomous regulation, autonomy support from teachers, and classroom engagement, with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Self Determination
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Pattapong, Kamlaitip – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2015
This paper explores factors contributing to the willingness to communicate (WTC) in English as a foreign language (L2) in a Thai university setting. The study uses multiple methods within a qualitative research approach. Data were collected through interviews, stimulated recall, and classroom observations. Relevant contextually-related variables…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Chinda, Bordin – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2014
This research aims at examining the reactions of tertiary EFL teachers towards the use of performance-based language assessment. The study employed a mixed-method research methodology. For the quantitative method, 36 teachers responded to a questionnaire survey. In addition, four teachers participated in the in-depth interviews which were…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Rating Scales, Student Evaluation, English (Second Language)