Thank you for your interest in IRC Français.  This software is part of a research project looking at language learning in collaborative electronic environments.  More detailed information can be found on the introduction page.  The information is this survey will never be given to third parties.  Please take the time to fill this out so that the IRC Français can better tailored to your needs.

  This software currently exists in PC-only version. It should run on Virtual PC for Mac, however.

  If you are participating in the research project, you also need to print, read and sign the Research Consent Form.  Once you have done this, please mail the signed copy to:

          IRC Français
          c/o James M. Hudson
          College of Computing
          Georgia Institute of Technology
          Atlanta, GA  30332-0280

Biographical Information
Name:
Email Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Gender:
Age:
Occupation:

If you are a student, what is your grade level? 

French Language Experiences
Tell me a little bit about your past experiences in the French language (classes taken, living in France, etc.).  What specific methods of learning have you tried?
Are you currently studying French in any way? If so, please explain what method of learning you are currently using (classes, books, discussion groups, etc).
What has your experience visiting and living in French-speaking cultures been like?
Please describe any significant experiences you have had in dealing with cultures other than your native culture.
What are your favorite and least favorite ways to practice French?
Please describe any experience you have had with French video programs.
How would you characterize your French proficiency?
Just Beginning
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Native Speaker
Computer Experiences
How would your rank yourself in terms of your computer knowledge?
How much time on average do you spend on the computer each day?
How much time on average to you spend on the Internet each day?
From where do you connect to the Internet?
Home
Work
School
Library
Other      Please Specify:
Have you ever used Internet Relay Chat (IRC) before?  If so, please describe your experiences.
Yes    No
IRC Français Software
Where did you hear about this software?  (Check all that apply.)
Instructor
Friend
Someone on IRC
Search Engine
Researcher
Other
Please Specify:
Tell me about your expectations for this IRC Français.  What do you anticipate that you will gain from using this software?  In what ways do you expect that you will use it?
Other
If you are participating in the research project, please specify the research id which will identify you.
(Example: If your name were John Q. Doe, jqdoe would be a good research id.)
Again, if you are participating in the research project, please choose a password.
Would you like to be included on an email list to receive information about scheduled chat sessions and available software updates?
Yes     No
Would you like to be included on the email list to discuss issues related to IRC Français?
Yes     No