Research
Research Project
To develop effective instructional strategies for how to approach MT in the language classroom, we conducted a computer-tracking study in 2020. Below is a brief sketch of the parameters of the research study. For additional details, check out the academic publications on the project available in the Additional Resources tab.
Context
Participants completed a short writing task (What is your favorite city?) on their computer while their screen was recorded
Participants
74 university-level learners of French, Spanish, and Mandarin from advanced-beginner language courses
Data Collection
Data collected included screen recordings of the writing task completion, retrospective recalls, and a post-interview
Data Analysis
Data were analyzed quantitatively (e.g., frequency of tool use) and qualitatively (e.g., themes in actions and thinking).
Findings
Our project on how university-level second language learners use MT has revealed a lot. Below are some big themes in our findings. Click on each for more information.
For more detailed analyses, check out the Additional Resources tab for academic publications we’ve authored on our research.
