E+VE-SFI: developing spoken interaction in a foreign language

E+VE-SFI (Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange – Spain, France, Ireland) is a higher-education VE between students from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA), and the University of Limerick (UL). Its primary aim is to develop the speaking skills of undergraduates enrolled in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Vinagre Laranjeira, Margarita Gloria, Wigham, Ciara R., Giralt, Marta
Tipo de recurso: capítulo de libro
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Repositorio:Biblos-e Archivo. Repositorio Institucional de la UAM
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.uam.es:10486/705766
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10486/705766
https://dx.doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.45.1119
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:oral skills
virtual exchange
intercultural competence
preparation for study abroad
Educación
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Sumario:E+VE-SFI (Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange – Spain, France, Ireland) is a higher-education VE between students from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA), and the University of Limerick (UL). Its primary aim is to develop the speaking skills of undergraduates enrolled in foreign language programmes. Running over a six-week period, students interact in pairs via videoconferencing to carry out a series of tasks using either the foreign language (UAM-UL) or English as a lingua franca (UAM-UCA). Finally, students participate in an online session mediated by E+VE facilitators whose purpose is to increase their intercultural awareness in preparation for their study abroad experience