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Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students

Communication apprehension has been identified as a major factor which inhibits an individual’s willingness to communicate and his/her ability to develop effective communication skills. While many prior studies have investigated oral communication apprehension among undergraduate students, there has...

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Main Authors: Amiri, Fatemeh, Puteh, Marlia
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Published: Canadian Center of Science and Education 2018
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/81979/
http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v11n2p164
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spelling my.utm.819792019-10-08T08:10:51Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/81979/ Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students Amiri, Fatemeh Puteh, Marlia PE English Communication apprehension has been identified as a major factor which inhibits an individual’s willingness to communicate and his/her ability to develop effective communication skills. While many prior studies have investigated oral communication apprehension among undergraduate students, there has been little research exploring this phenomenon among doctoral students. This study applied qualitative methodology via observation and interviews. The research subjects were international doctoral students from several Malaysian universities. The experiences of the students in communicating with examination panel during academic presentations (e.g. proposal and viva) are analysed and the factors contributing to their oral CA are explored. Canadian Center of Science and Education 2018 Article PeerReviewed Amiri, Fatemeh and Puteh, Marlia (2018) Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students. English Language Teaching, 11 (2). pp. 164-171. ISSN 1916-4742 http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v11n2p164 DOI:10.5539/elt.v11n2p164
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Amiri, Fatemeh
Puteh, Marlia
Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students
description Communication apprehension has been identified as a major factor which inhibits an individual’s willingness to communicate and his/her ability to develop effective communication skills. While many prior studies have investigated oral communication apprehension among undergraduate students, there has been little research exploring this phenomenon among doctoral students. This study applied qualitative methodology via observation and interviews. The research subjects were international doctoral students from several Malaysian universities. The experiences of the students in communicating with examination panel during academic presentations (e.g. proposal and viva) are analysed and the factors contributing to their oral CA are explored.
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author Amiri, Fatemeh
Puteh, Marlia
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title Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students
title_short Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students
title_full Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students
title_fullStr Oral communication apprehension among international doctoral students
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publisher Canadian Center of Science and Education
publishDate 2018
url http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/81979/
http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v11n2p164
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