Research Lieve Vangehuchten

Abstract

Nowadays, writers rarely ever write from scratch. They integrate information from multiple online sources (e.g., reports, articles, blogs, tweets) into a new text that is coherent and relevant. Source-based writing is a complex mental process: writers must compare, contrast and evaluate sources, plan the text, select the relevant information from the sources and add new data, and write the text. The academic research into source-based writing is limited, yet in full development due to its growing professional importance. The existing research is focused primarily on the writing product and writing in the L1 (i.e., dominant language). This research project aims to create a theoretical model that describes source-based writing in the L1 (Dutch), L2 (English) and FL (French, Spanish). We will explore (1) how writers consult digital sources during the writing process, (2) how they integrate input (e.g., content, structure and wording) from those sources in their writing product, and (3) how these processes relate to the quality of the writing product and the writer's working memory and linguistic proficiency. We will do so by: (1) analysing keystroke logging data of about 600 texts written by master's students in Multilingual Professional Communication; (2) analyzing the students' writing products and processes by various plagiarism and linguistic annotation tools; (3) investigating the effect of process feedback on source-based writing via peer-based examples (modelling) in an experimental study.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Leijten Mariëlle
• Co-promoter: Bernolet Sarah
• Co-promoter: Vangehuchten Lieve
• Fellow: Chau Luan

Research team(s)

• Management

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

Peru is the sixth largest producer of gold in the world (USGS 2017). At least 15% of Peruvian gold is produced through small-scale, informal operations – more than half of which are in located in the region of Puno. Mining is undoubtedly one of the most important livelihood activities in the region; yet it comes at a considerable socio-economic and socio-environmental cost. This project aims to address these issues by developing knowledge that will promote a more sustainable, more inclusive and socially just ASGM sector. We will achieve this aim by delivering on two objectives. Firstly, we will improve the co-creation of critical knowledge about the process of gold production, both in terms of how the activity is embedded in local communities (by focussing on 'workforce') and its impact on the surround environment (by focussing on 'water'). Knowledge will be co-created by academic and non-academic stakeholders so as to ensure that the work has practical as well as academic value. Secondly, we will develop a mechanism to ensure knowledge is effectively shared among all relevant stakeholders.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Geenen Sara
• Co-promoter: Vangehuchten Lieve
• Co-promoter: Van Hecken Gert

Research team(s)

• Development processes, actors and policies

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand EU. UA provides EU research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Vangehuchten Lieve

Research team(s)

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

Recent research in Second Language Acquisition provides evidence for the existence of a correlation between musical aptitude and pronunciation proficiency. Experimental research is necessary to examine to what extent the feeling for rhythm and intonation – the basics of musicality – converge with the processes that are responsible for pronunciation proficiency in a foreign language. Corroboration of this hypothesis offers obvious perspectives for scientifically founded pronunciation training in Second Language Learning on the basis of musicological insights and pedagogical techniques.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Vangehuchten Lieve
• Co-promoter: Verhoeven Veronique

Research team(s)

Project type(s)

• Research Project

Abstract

An important part of the crewmembers on international ships (mainly ratings) is Spanish speaking. Nevertheless, the international language in maritime communication is English. Insufficient knowledge of this language is the cause of many communication problems with sometimes serious consequences with regard to safety. The aim of the project is to analyse the linguistic and economic aspects of this problem in a Belgian context.

Researcher(s)

• Promoter: Vangehuchten Lieve

Research team(s)

Project type(s)

• Research Project