Intercâmbio virtual e comunicação em inglês como língua franca: um estudo de caso da Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2318-7115.2022v43i1a13Resumo
This article aims at describing the processes and outcomes of a virtual exchange initiative carried out by the International Language Center of the State University of Northern Paraná (UENP), Brazil, in partnership with UGMEX Campus Pluviosilla, Mexico, considering its contributions and challenges for the development of learners’ linguistic and intercultural awareness by means of transnational partnerships, English as a lingua franca (ELF) communication, and internationalization at home policies. The partnership was held during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted the students and teachers' regular routines in both institutions. The case study presented here is theoretically grounded on studies on virtual exchange practices, internationalization and English language teaching, conducted by authors such as Telles and Vassallo (2009), Salomão (2020), O’Dowd (2017, 2018), Cavalari (2018), and ELF authors such as Jenkins (2000, 2006, 2009), Kirkpatrick (2006), Seidlhofer (2001). The research methodology is based on a qualitative approach of analysis of the data generated through Google applications, by the instructors and participants, such as the sessions diaries. The analysis indicated some limitations in asynchronous activities proposed and the pedagogical potential and demands for the consolidation of the virtual exchange between the institutions.
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