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Opportunities of Digital Era: Structural Equation Modeling of Informal Learning, L2 Interest and Intercultural Competence with Jamovi, SPSS and R

Year: 2024

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: The objective of this study aims to explore the correlations of individual interest for second language learning, understanding of self and others in terms of intercultural competence, and informal digital language learning of college students majoring in language.A questionnaire was administered to more than 200 language major students (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) enrolled in a Chinese college, and the data collected were analyzed using Jamovi, SPSS and R. The findings demonstrate a positive association between interest in language learning and informal language learning in digital ways, and a positive relationship between informal digital language learning and intercultural competence.SEM result shows that informal digital language learning serve as a complete mediator between interest in language learning and intercultural competence.

Source: Atlantis Highlights in Computer Sciences/Atlantis highlights in computer sciences

DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-502-7_35

Authors: Tiange Han, Jiana Liu

Institution: Guangzhou Xinhua University

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402039878