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EVALUATING VISUAL ELEMENTS IN TWO EFL TEXTBOOKS
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In: Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 68-77 (2015) (2015)
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Abstract: This study evaluates visual elements in two English textbooks, that is, Interchange 3 and Top Notch 3B, commonly taught to Iranian EFL learners; it analyzes illustrations to find out the balance of black-and-white and color drawings and photos and examines the extent to which visual materials are used for decorative purposes. The analysis of visual elements reveals that, first, color pictures constitute a large percentage of illustrations in both textbooks, reflecting current publication trend for stylish color pages. Second, Interchange 3 has more drawings than the Top Notch 3 whereas the Top Notch textbook has more photos, which can establish more authenticity and result in its higher price. Third, the majority of the portraits are color photos, and, further, actions are represented more through drawings than photos, presumably because of practicality issues. Finally, pictures used for decorative purposes constitute a small percentage of illustrations in both textbooks, indicating their pedagogically facilitative effects.
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Evaluation; L2 Teaching; Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar; LC8-6691; P101-410; Special aspects of education; Textbooks; Visual elements
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URL: https://doaj.org/article/c78e641f84d74238ab7125d73e578f54
https://doi.org/10.17509/ijal.v4i2.684
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Language Learning Strategy Use and Prediction of Foreign Language Proficiency Among Iranian EFL Learners
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In: http://rals.scu.ac.ir/article_10737_4a4bd2a03d43b6efe2beb0a63fa64685.pdf
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