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Van Compernolle, Remi A.; Williams, Lawrence – Modern Language Journal, 2012
This article presents 2 case studies of intermediate university students of French, Casey and Melanie (both pseudonyms), and their developing use and understanding of stylistic variation over the course of an academic semester. It draws from a variety of data sources: classroom observation, learners' explanations of stylistic variants, learners'…
Descriptors: Assignments, Observation, Second Language Learning, Language Role
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Polio, Charlene; Zyzik, Eve – Modern Language Journal, 2009
This multiple case study examines language-focused instruction in 3 university Spanish literature classes to examine the students' and instructors' perspectives on language learning in this context. The classes were studied for a semester through observations, instructor interviews and stimulated recalls, and student questionnaires. Among the…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Questionnaires, Language Proficiency, Spanish Literature