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CORPUS RESEARCH IN MALAYSIA: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

The literature on corpus-related research in Malaysia suggests that studies that have been done include a spectrum of issues on the Malay language as well as those on the use of the English language. However, to date, there has been no attempt to analyse the development of corpus research in Malaysia. To fill this gap and to better understand the state of corpus research in Malaysia, a bibliographic analysis of corpus-related studies in Malaysia was carried out. In an attempt to use published research as data for the bibliographic analysis, the Google Scholar search system was used to source for corpus-related studies in Malaysia. The bibliographic analysis, based on published studies between 1996 and 2012, suggests that there is an upward trend in the use of the corpus method in language research in Malaysia. And a thematic analysis of the studies shows that corpus research in Malaysia, thus far, have focused on five main areas of research : (1) English language use in Malaysia, (2) Malaysian English learner language, (3) Malaysian textbook content, (4) Malay language description and lexicography, and (5) corpora development. Based on research issues and number of studies, corpus research in English and in Malay differs to some extent in terms of research concerns. As well, studies on English outnumber those on Malay despite the fact that corpus research on the latter began much earlier.

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- by Aeisha Joharry
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  Malaysia, Corpus-Based Studies, Corpus Research

Comparing the effectiveness of a Computer-Based English Courseware to Conventional Classroom Instruction in Teaching Vocabulary Sets

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The Effectiveness of Web-based Instruction and Students’ Attitude toward Learning Basic English Grammar

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Parental Involvement and Their Influence towards the Children’s Second Language Learning

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Factors Influencing MDAB Programme Students’ Intention to Study at a Higher Educational Institution: An Exploratory Study

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Inculcating Positive Values Through Role-playing in the Classroom

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Online quizzes to facilitate ESL Students’ Language Proficiency

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Integrating Moral Values and Language Learning in Changing Societies

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The effectiveness of web-based grammar instruction and students' attitude toward learning basic English grammar at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka / Rafidah Abd Karim

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- by RAFIDAH ABD KARIM
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Metacognitive Online Reading Strategies of Adult ESL Learners Using a Learning Management System

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Linear Text Vs. Hypertext: Do L2 Learners Employ The Same Reading Strategies?

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- by Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli
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- New Paradigm Education

Instructors' Perception on Integrating A Learning Management System in Teaching ESL Adult Learners Online Reading

Most educational institutions utilize Learning Management Systems (LMSs) as learning and teaching portal for online learning programmes. It is a system that allows the institution to manage and monitor instructors, learners and content of courses. Nonetheless, due to this relatively new learning environment, most online teaching methods have not yet incorporated pedagogic principles in which could lead to ineffective teaching thus resulting in unsuccessful learning. In Second Language teaching and learning, it is crucial for instructors to understand and utilize this system for online language learning. Although, the LMS may provide the tools and features that could support teaching in an online learning environment, the lack of instructors' understanding of an LMS environment may prevent learning from taking place. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the instructors' perception of using LMS (i-Class) in teaching, particularly English as a Second Language (ESL) online reading for adult learners of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. Active and less active instructors were interviewed. This qualitative study revealed that the instructors' perceptions are mainly positive towards integrating the system in teaching online reading, specifi cally encouraging

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- by Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli
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Customized Learning Materials for a Language Proficiency Course: A Look into Learners' Learning Style

Today, there are countless study materials, printed or online, available in the market. Nevertheless, not all the materials are suitable to the learners' need in terms of learning contents, material presentation and especially learning styles. However, with properly customized learning materials, educators will be able to provide their learners with better learning activities and more personalized learning opportunities. In this study, the Felder and Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM), is proposed as a probable learning solution for developing the most appropriate and feasible technology-based or self-learning environment. The purpose of using this solution is to cater the different learners' learning styles. A research question was asked on what learning style(s) is/are preferred by the full-time (FT) and distance-learning (ePJJ) learners. An online Index of Learning Styles (ILS) questionnaire was employed as a measuring instrument. A total of 55 learners from two classes, FT and ePJJ at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam participated in the study during the Sept-Dec 2013 session. The findings reveal that majority are active, sensing, visual and sequential learners. The implication of this study supports the notion that learners' learning styles can affect their success in language learning. Hence, language instructors, who address their learners' learning styles, can provide their learners with a more effective learning environment.

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- by Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli and +2
  Aini Hassan
  Malaysia Othman
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- E-learning

The Psychology of Audience Awareness in the Composing Process: the Case for Novice and Expert Writers. 7th ICPLR International Conference on Psychology and Language Research (Malaysia) Scholar's Hotel, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.4 May 2018

This study reports the analysis of academic essays using the use of interactive and interactional discourse.

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The Influence of Kinesics and Vocalic in ESL Oral Presentation among Undergraduates

Oral presentations have become part of many course assessments. During presentations, presenters use verbal and non-verbal cues. Learners Nonverbal cues are used either directly or indirectly by presenters to express their feelings towards the oral presentation. Some common nonverbal cues often used are kinesics and vocalic. Kinesics is derived from the word "kinesics" which means "movement" and refer to the hands, legs, body and facial movements. Vocalic is the study of voice and it is used to address a message for example like the tone of voice This study is done to explore the influence of kinesics and vocalic in ESL orang presentation among ESL learners. 30 undergraduates responded to a questionnaire about how they perceive the use of kinesics and vocalics in oral presentations. Findings revealed ESL learners used a variety of nonverbal cues in their presentation for different reasons in their presentations. The results of this study bear interesting pedagogical implications for classroom teaching and learning of ESL oral presentations.

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- by Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli
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- Teaching ESL/EFL

The Psychology of Audience Awareness in the Composing Process: The Case for Novice and Expert Writers

Writing is seen as a social cognitive process by the writer and teaching it will have to focus on the social context. Writers write so that their ideas can be conveyed and understood by their readers. This means writers write with the audience in mind-all the time. Different writers address their audience in different ways. The objective of this research is to explore the strategies used by different types of ESL writers to address their audience. Specifically, this case study focuses on the audience awareness strategies through the use of interactive and interactional discourse. Two writers were used as subjects in this qualitative study. Both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed. Findings reveal different writers use different metadiscourse to communicate with their audience. Results of this study bear interesting implications in the teaching and learning of academic writing in the ESL classroom.

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Predominant learning styles adopted by AIMST University students in Malaysia

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- by lan rahim
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- South East Asian

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