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Oral Presentations as an Alternative Approach to Enhance L2 Learning and Communication Skills

L2 학습과 의사소통 능력 향상을 위한 대안적 접근으로서의 구두 발표

  • 김경란 (단국대학교 자유교양대학 교육부)
  • Received : 2020.06.11
  • Accepted : 2020.07.20
  • Published : 2020.07.28

Abstract

The current study aimed to examine university students' perceptions of the positive effects of L2 oral presentations in terms of communication skills and future employment. The participants were 13 undergraduate students enrolled in L2 oral presentation classes at the beginner or intermediate level. This study followed a qualitative research approach using in-depth and semi-structured interviews as the primary method. The findings revealed that students largely exhibited the benefits of oral presentations in three ways: by enhancing L2 proficiency, building confidence in public speaking, and gaining competitive advantages in their future careers. As a challenge for L2 learners, oral presentations were considered fundamental to develop effective communication skills in academic and professional contexts.

본 연구는 대학생들의 인식을 통해 의사소통 능력과 향후 진로의 관점에서 L2 구두 발표가 갖는 효과에 대해 살펴보고자 했다. 질적 연구 방식을 활용한 연구로 초급반과 중급반에서 L2 구두 발표 수업을 수강한 13명의 대학생이 심층적이고 반 구조화된 면접에 참여했다. 학생들의 다양한 의견으로 도출된 결과에 따르면, 구두 발표가 크게 세 가지면에서 긍정적인 효과를 갖는 것으로 나타났다. L2 구두 발표는 말하기, 쓰기, 읽기, 쓰기의 네 가지 언어 영역을 향상시키고, 발표에 대한 자신감을 고취시키며, 향후 취업에도 경쟁력을 불어 넣어 주는 것으로 인식되었다. L2 학습자들에게는 어려운 과제이지만, 구두 발표는 학교 수업과 직업 수행의 환경에서 요구되는 효과적인 의사소통능력을 배양하는 데 필수적인 요소로 평가되었다.

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