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Rui Bao
Zhejiang Normal University, China

Abstract
Interaction plays an important role in L2 teaching and learning. However, learners’ perceptions of interaction may vary in different contexts. This study drew on an open-ended survey to examine learners’ perceptions of interaction in Chinese as a second language classes. The results showed that CSL learners perceived interaction conducive to their learning and emphasized the important role of the teacher during interaction, however, they held mixed perceptions about participation in interaction, which was related to different factors such as the quality of the teacher’s instruction, student group dynamics, individual learner differences, and the topic of interaction. Moreover, improvements for interaction were suggested in terms of providing learners with more opportunities to speak, transforming the role of the teacher, and diversifying classroom interactive activities. Implications for CSL teaching and learning were also discussed.

Keywords
Learners’ perceptions, interaction, Chinese as a second language

汉语作为第二语言课堂互动：学习者视角

鲍蕊
浙江师范大学，中国

摘要
本研究通过问卷调查考察了汉语作为第二语言学习者对课堂互动的看法。研究结果显示汉语二语学习者对互动持有积极态度，强调老师在互动中的重要作用，但对参与互动过程意见不一，认为参与互动受多种因素影响，如老师教学质量、小组合作情况、学生个体差异、互动主题等，提出应该给学生创造更多表达机会、改变教师角色、丰富课堂互动活动以提高课堂互动。本研究对汉语作为第二语言课堂教与学具有一定的启示意义。

关键词
学习者视角，互动，汉语作为第二语言