"The Impact of Semantic Mapping on the Development of Research Skills in EFL Students of the English, Arts, and Simultaneous Interpretation Department" | ||||
| مجلة كلية التربية للبنات بالقاهرة-جامعة الأزهر | ||||
| Article 11, Volume 2, Issue 7, July 2025, Page 507-532 PDF (1.34 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jfgc.2025.364221.1060 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
أسماء محمد عبدالله محمد مطر  1; سلوى سعد الدين دسوقي2; سحر نعمان محمد2
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| 1باحث بمرصد الازهر الشريف لمكافحة التطرف | ||||
| 2Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods, Faculty of Education for Girls, Cairo, Al-Azhar University. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This research delves into the efficacy of semantic mapping as a pedagogical intervention designed to bolster the research skills of fourth-year English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students specializing in the demanding field of simultaneous interpretation. The study acknowledges the paramount importance of robust research competence for aspiring interpreters, a skill that directly impacts their ability to accurately and efficiently convey information across linguistic, and cultural barriers. It highlights a persistent gap between the theoretical foundations acquired in academic settings and the practical, real-world research demands encountered in professional interpreting practice. To bridge this gap, the study employs a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest control group design, preceded by a pilot case study to refine the methodology and ensure its validity. The study was conducted over a four-month period, involving weekly instructional sessions designed to integrate semantic mapping techniques into the students' learning process. This longitudinal approach allows for a thorough assessment of the long-term effects of the intervention. The findings of this research aim to contribute to the expanding body of literature on innovative pedagogical strategies within interpreter education, particularly in EFL contexts. It seeks to provide empirical evidence supporting the potential of cognitive mapping techniques, such as semantic mapping, to improve research proficiency among EFL learners. By demonstrating the effectiveness of this method, the study hopes to offer valuable insights for educators, and curriculum developers in the field of interpreter training, ultimately leading to more competent and well-prepared professional interpreters. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| (Semantic Mapping Technique; Research Skills; EFL Students; Interpretation; Simultaneous) | ||||
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