Acknowledgements
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Problem and Context
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Context and Participants
Expected Impact
CHAPTER 2 Theoretical Perspectives and State of the Art
Theoretical Perspectives
Listening Comprehension in EFL
The Use of Hypermedia in Language Learning
Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
Notions of Culture
Intercultural Communicative Competence
Learning Autonomy
Learning Strategies
State of the Art
Research on Culture and Technology
Research on Fostering Listening in EFL Education
CHAPTER 3 Design and Implementation of the Hypermedia Proposal
A Journey Through the US Culture
Conceptual Design
Graphic Design
The Listening Design
The Intercultural Design
CHAPTER 4 Research Design and Data Analysis Procedure
Research Methodology: A Qualitative Case Study
Instruments for Data Collection
Researchers’ Role
Data Analysis Procedures
CHAPTER 5 Research findings
Findings for the First Research Question
First Category: The Graphic and Methodological Design of the Hypertext Generates Motivation and Facilitates Listening Comprehension of Cultural Content
Second Category: The Methodological Design Fosters the Development of Intercultural Competence
Third Category: The Hypermedia Learning Environment Fosters the Consolidation of Linguistic Knowledge, the Integration of Language Skills, and the Awareness of Teaching Strategies
Fourth Category: The Hypermedia Learning Environment Promotes Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
Findings for the Second Research Question
First Category: Learners are Aware of Task Demands.
Second Category: Learners Use Strategic Knowledge About Themselves to Regulate the Learning Process
Third Category: Learners are Aware that Dialog, Interaction, and Joint Work Enhance Their Learning
CHAPTER 6 Conclusions, Pedagogical Implications, Limitations, and Further Research
Pedagogical Implications
Limitations
Further Research
References
APPENDIXES
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Biodata
Author Index
Subject Index