Cultural and Linguistic Variation on Campus: Developing a Survey on Linguistic Perceptions
Department
English and Technical Communication
Major
English Education
Research Advisor
Hercula, Sarah E.
Advisor's Department
English and Technical Communication
Abstract
As a result of the national and global reputation of Missouri S&T, a large number of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds have been attracted to the university. The purpose of this research project is to study perceptions of this diversity through the lens of the English language.
To determine such perceptions, a survey is being developed for dissemination among faculty, staff, and students on campus. In addition to providing basic demographics and background information, survey participants will listen to audio samples of various English speakers and answer questions regarding their perceptions of the speakers.
Through analysis of respondent data, the researchers hope to gain insights not only on perceptions of linguistic diversity but also on factors among respondents that correspond to specific kinds of perceptions. Subsequently, data will be utilized to make recommendations regarding how to foster positive experiences among culturally and linguistically diverse groups on campus.
Biography
Taylor McNamee is a first-year student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is a member of the Teacher Education Program on campus and is working to pursue her goal of teaching at the secondary level. Her current research interests include a diverse range of topics relating to the fields of linguistics, foreign language study, and language learning, including sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, teaching methods involving standard English and dialects, and indigenous language use and preservation in the United States and worldwide.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Award
Arts and humanities oral presentation, Third place
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cultural and Linguistic Variation on Campus: Developing a Survey on Linguistic Perceptions
Upper Atrium/Hall
As a result of the national and global reputation of Missouri S&T, a large number of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds have been attracted to the university. The purpose of this research project is to study perceptions of this diversity through the lens of the English language.
To determine such perceptions, a survey is being developed for dissemination among faculty, staff, and students on campus. In addition to providing basic demographics and background information, survey participants will listen to audio samples of various English speakers and answer questions regarding their perceptions of the speakers.
Through analysis of respondent data, the researchers hope to gain insights not only on perceptions of linguistic diversity but also on factors among respondents that correspond to specific kinds of perceptions. Subsequently, data will be utilized to make recommendations regarding how to foster positive experiences among culturally and linguistically diverse groups on campus.
