thesis project - research gateway presentation
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Compilation of the research done for my thesis project "Cultural Integration through Language Learning". This was recorded while the presentation was being shown to the thesis examiner, thesis tutor as well as fellow Interaction Design classmates.TRANSCRIPT
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Cultural Integration through Language LearningKulturintegration durch das Erlernen von Sprachen
L'intégration culturelle par l'apprentissage des langues
透過語言學習整合文化
Kulturell integration genom språkinlärning
Integración cultural mediante el aprendizaje de idiomas
Research GatewayAlexis Morin - Master's Thesis
What I've doneWhat I knowWhat's comingThe schedule
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Interviews, reading, evaluations
Insights, compilations
Goals, iterations, prototypes, co-creation
Am I really on track?
There exists between
2790 and 8000languages worldwide.
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-Dülfen, Spitzer
5 Books6+ Papers25 language learning systemsPolyglot Insights on YouTube
Really insightful books
6 pillars of LanguageLearning
Learning Styles LAPs
-Myers, 6 pillars of Language Learning
-Peace Corps Volunteer On-Going Language Learning Manual
Personal Language Learning Styles
LAPs(Language Acquisition Project)
-LACE Manual
Igår kväll flög jag och mina kompisar till kyrkan.(Yesterday, my friends and I flew to the church.)
LanguageSystemsAnalysis
Level of Acculturation-related Stress
Level of Acculturation-related Stress
Here's my problem area!
Phase Model of Acculturation
(It's the same graph!)
„Kulturstandards, Akkulturationund Kulturschock“
-Das Konzept der kulturellenStandards von Thomas et al.
“Interkulturelle Kommunikation”
Prof. Dr. Michael Schugk
Preservation of Cultural Identity +Cultural Integration
6 in-depth interviewsOnline questionnaireMedspråkResearch from "Language as Participation"
"In Berlin, there's a huge need to learnGerman just so you can stand on equal
footing and gain a little bit of respect fromstrangers."
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-Interviewee
People I've Interviewed or Surveyed
Do Something.Build Momentum.
The most challengingpart was the
dialect.Need is the best
motivator
Use native speakersas much as possible
6 months somewhereis enough to justifylearning a language
You need to beexposed to lots of
comprehensible input
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Areas of necessity
User has a goal, date and milestones. (Planning)
Aware of the responsibility to learn. (Accountability)
User knows how to achieve his/her goals. (Knowledge)
There is always relevant content to address. (Resources)
User is rewarded for effort. (Encouragement)
User can recognize own progress. (Assessment)
Plan of action
Goals for the result
Can deal with most situations
likely to arise whilst travelling
in an area where the language
is spoken.
A1 to B1 (incl.)CEFR
People age 1 5 to 40
-Neurolinguistic Considerations
on the Optimum Age for Second
Language Learning
Design solution allowing for
learners to independantly pursue
learning with help from
Language Helpers.
IndependantLearning
Iteration 1Interactive LAPs
Iteration 2Respond to user feedbackDesign w/ Learner Journey, Personas
Iteration 3Potential Co-creation with D. Mansaray
Iterative process
February March April
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• Iteration 1
• Iteration 2 • Mid-Presentation
• Refinement
• Iteration 3
• Refinement
• 5w before
• Ideation
Thanks!Danke
Merci
謝謝
Tack
Gracias
Process blog at:
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