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Peer reviewedPowell, Robert; Littlewood, Peter – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1982
Discusses the problem of British students (1) not electing foreign language courses and (2) electing the courses, but dropping out after a year or two. Examines some reasons that more girls than boys study languages. Questions whether the 16+ examination system might be discouraging students from language study. (EKN)
Descriptors: Dropout Research, Elective Courses, Foreign Countries, Language Enrollment
