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Applicability of non-structural English instruction in foreigners and taxi drivers’ interaction
Autor
Cely Rojas, Carolina
Gonzáles Ortiz, Yaneth
Plazas Bernal, Julieth Andrea
Institución
Resumen
This research is framed within the qualitative paradigm with a descriptive and explanatory perspective. Its main focus was on analyzing the applicability of using non-structural English to a group of taxi drivers who frequently transported foreigners in Bogota city. Two major instruments of collecting data were designed and used: an interview for foreigners who live in Bogota and a survey for taxi drivers to elicit their opinions. The collected data were analyzed and allowed to create an analysis matrix that triangulated the information, taking into account the relevance of the results obtained it was suggested the use of an non-structural English as a communication tool between taxi drivers and foreigners and economic development. Furthermore this research yielded information about taxi driver's job, since often they are the first contact for foreigners who visit the city, besides it was evident the necessity to speak English to increase their income and provide better service that allows easy and assertive communication, qualifying the profession of taxi drivers in Bogota. Chapter 1 Introduction
Statement of the problem
Research Questions and Objectives
Rationale
General Objective
Specific Objectives
Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework
Slang definition
Terms as a reference Taxis
Idiosyncrasies
Background Research
Theoretical basis
The project arises from the District Institute of Tourism
Taxi drivers in tourism
The colloquialism and economic vision for tourism
Bilingual education in taxi drivers
Chapter 3 Research Design
Type of study
Data Collection Instruments and Procedures
Research Context and Participants
Chapter 4 Data Analysis
Chapter 5 Conclusions
Main Findings
Limitation
Further Research
Appendix
References Pregrado Profesional en Lenguas Modernas Lenguas Modernas