1982: Papers from the Conference: Communication at University: Purpose, Process and Product

Authors

  • Hanne Bock (Editor) La Trobe University
  • June Gassin (Editor) La Trobe University

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Foreword … I

Part I

Factors Influencing Effective Communication: Elizabeth Dines … 1

Assisting Student Learning – Some Recent Developments in Universities in the U.S. and U.K.: John Clanchy … 17

The Integration of Student Study Skills Sessions in a First-Year University Programme: Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt … 27

Marshalling Information – Concepts and Skills for Undergraduate Students: Ursula Newell … 50

Reversing an Effect of the TV Set – Computer Games as an Aid in Developing Literacy: Peter A. Caldwell and Rosalind Meyer … 57

A Formula for Writing? Rosalind Meyer … 62

Overcoming Legal Culture Shock: Gwen Morris … 78

Part II

Modes of Communication and Culture: Michael Clyne … 101

Language is not Enough – Responses to the Academic Difficulties of Overseas Students: Brigid Ballard … 116

Role-Play as a Means to bridge Cultural Differences in Effective Communication: Gloria Chan … 129

Attitudes towards English – A Survey of Malaysian Chinese and Japanese Overseas Students at La Trobe University: June Gassin and Takeo Ida … 133

University Essays as Cultural Battlegrounds – The Problems of Migrant Students: Hanne Bock … 140

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Published

2026-01-19

How to Cite

Bock (Editor), H., & Gassin (Editor), J. (2026). 1982: Papers from the Conference: Communication at University: Purpose, Process and Product. Journal of Academic Language and Learning, 20(1). Retrieved from https://www.journal.aall.org.au/index.php/jall/article/view/1105

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): Special Issue: Proceedings of Language and Academic Skills and Related Conferences, 1982 to 2005

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Conference Articles

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