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Direct linkDavis, William S. – Language Learning Journal, 2022
Between 2006 and 2016, American universities experienced a significant decrease in student enrolment in foreign language (FL) courses. This decrease corresponded with the dissolution of over 650 foreign language programmes between 2013 and 2016. Using self-determination theory (SDT) as its theoretical framework, this study sought to advocate for…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Language Enrollment
Barton, Amanda; Bragg, Joanna; Serratrice, Ludovica – Language Learning Journal, 2009
In a paper published in "The Language Learning Journal" in 2005, Eric Hawkins describes his vision of language education as an apprenticeship comprising two stages. In stage one (ages 5-14), the purpose is "educational" and the focus is on language awareness; in stage two (14-19), the purpose is "instrumental" and…
Descriptors: Metalinguistics, Incentives, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMcMenamin, Marilyn – Babel, 1988
Presents a model for studying the process by which students decide to continue with, or to terminate, their second language studies. Previous research in the area is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Enrollment Influences, Foreign Countries, Language Enrollment, Models
Peer reviewedRieken, Elizabeth; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1996
Surveys factors easing foreign language students' transition from middle to high school, including the type of program, degree of success in transition, problems in achieving effective articulation, and effective articulation strategies. Findings indicate that the greater the number of articulation strategies practiced, the greater likelihood…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Change Strategies, High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBarrington, Gail V. – TESL Canada Journal, 1986
Describes an evaluation study of a special English-as-a-second-language program developed for a group of 18 to 21 year olds with a severe gap in their schooling due to political upheaval and war. The five stages of the study, its recommendations, and its outcomes are outlined. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis, English (Second Language)
Download full textMejorada, Ma. Flor E.; Fonacier, Elvira – 1991
A model for evaluating a college second language writing instruction program is presented, based on experiences at the De La Salle University (Philippines) writing laboratory. The laboratory, a support unit of the university's language program, provides remedial instruction in composition and academic writing for referred students. The proposed…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, College Second Language Programs, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
