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The Relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Expressions of Gratitude among Iranian Upper-Intermediate EFL Learners
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Rezaei, Oranoos Bavali, Mohammad |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | This study investigated the relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude among Iranian upper intermediate EFL learners. 50 upper intermediate learners were selected through purposive sampling, with their proficiency level being controlled. A discourse completion test (DCT) for the expressions of gratitude and a cultural intelligence scale were given to the participants of the study. Learners’ DCT responses and cultural intelligence were rated on a five-point Likert scale and then analyzed. Statistical test including Pearson Correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The results of the analysis revealed that there was no significant relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude. Based on the results, it can be concluded that cultural intelligence, in general, and its level, in particular, may not have any influence on Iranian upper intermediate EFL Learners’ use of expressions of gratitude, Received: February 2017; Accepted: June 2017 ∗Corresponding author 151 Journal of Studies in Learning and Teaching English Volume. 6, Issue. 1, Ser. 11, (2017), 151-174 The Relationship between Cultural I telligence and Expressions of Gratitude among Iranian Upper-Intermediat EFL Learners Oranoos Rezaei∗ Department of Foreign Languages M.A in TEFL Isla ic Azad University, Shiraz Branch Shiraz, Iran Email: oranoos.rezaei@gmail.com Mohammad Bavali Department of English Language Assistant Professor Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch Shiraz, Iran MBVL57@gmail.com Abstract. This study investigated the relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude among Iranian upper intermediate EFL learners. 50 upper intermediate learners were selected through purposive sampling, with their proficiency level being controlled. A discourse completion test (DCT) for the expressions of gratitude and a cultural intelligence scale were given to the participants of the study. Learners’ DCT responses and cultural intelligence were rated on a five-point Likert scale and then analyzed. Statistical test including Pearson Correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The results of the analysis revealed that there was no significant relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude. Based on the results, it can be concluded that cultural intelligence, in general, and its level, in particular, may not have any influence on Iranian upper intermediate EFL Learners’ use of expressions of gratitude, This study investigated the relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude among Iranian upper intermediate EFL learners. 50 upper intermediate learners were selected through purposive sampling, with their proficiency level being controlled. A discourse completion test (DCT) for the expressions of gratitude and a cultural intelligence scale were given to the participants of the study. Learners’ DCT responses and cultural intelligence were rated on a five-point Likert scale and then analyzed. Statistical test including Pearson Correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The results of the analysis revealed that there was no significant relationship between cultural intelligence and the use of expressions of gratitude. Based on the results, it can be concluded that cultural intelligence, in general, and its level, in particular, may not have any influence on Iranian upper intermediate EFL Learners’ use of expressions of gratitude, Received: February 2017; Accepted: June 2017 ∗Corresponding author |
| Starting Page | 151 |
| Ending Page | 174 |
| Page Count | 24 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 6 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://journals.iau.ir/article_532367_cebe71c269a872f9a5e59ac3de90597b.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
