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Influences of Digital Native Storytelling on Foreign Language Learners’ Native Cultural Awareness

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: English language teaching and learning calls for fostering a profound comprehension of both the target language culture and the native culture in Foreign Language (FL) learning. However, in Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) learning and teaching, the focus tends to be on integrating the target culture, often neglecting the role of native culture. In response to the gap, the study aims to explore the effectiveness of employing digital native storytelling in English to foster their awareness of their native culture within the context of ICC. A mixed quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (semi-structured interview) method design with a quasi-experiment was employed. The research found out that digital native storytelling improved Chinese FL learners’ attitudes dimension of native cultural awareness, such as the appreciation and respect for cultural heritage by improving language proficiency and artificial intelligence competence for cultural expression. This study provides theoretical and practical implications for future FL research and pedagogy.

Source: Forum for Linguistic Studies

DOI: 10.30564/fls.v6i6.7100

Authors: Xiaoxi Liang, Seriaznita Haji Mat Said, Liangshuai Wei

Institutions: University of Technology Malaysia, Huihua College of Hebei Normal University, Hebei Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Digital Storytelling and Education

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405590856

FWCI: 1.098

Cites: 40

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10