Investigating Communicative Models in French as a Foreign Language Classroom: Methodological Issues

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  • Yiboe Kofi Tsivanyo DASSE - University of Cape Coast
  • Geiger-Jaillet Anemone Université de Strasbourg (IUFM de Meinau)

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https://doi.org/10.18533/journal.v2i8.211

Abstract

This paper outlines some methodological challenges in investigating communicative models of teachers and students in French language classroom in some Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis - Ghana. The data collection procedure for this study focused on natural setting, use of objective views on the Ghanaian belief systems in the investigation process in order to structure the research and to avoid manipulating the study variables. The database consisted of classroom activities as well as extensive interviews with some old students on a year abroad linguistic programme in University of Strasbourg, France. The results showed that language usage in the French classroom was controlled by teachers. However, strategies used by teachers could contribute to effective language teaching if cultural dimensions were taken into consideration.

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2013-10-05

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