The Development of Writing Abilities in a Foreign Language: Contributions toward a General Theory of L2 Writing.

Valdes, Guadalupe; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ450163

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Development of Writing Abilities in a Foreign Language: Contributions toward a General Theory of L2 Writing.

Valdes, Guadalupe; And Others

Modern Language Journal, v76 n3 p333-52 Fall 1992

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines are first reviewed and analyzed, followed by an analysis of the Spanish language writing produced by students at a very selective, private university who were enrolled at different levels of Spanish language study. (75 references) (LB)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Private Colleges, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Standards, Writing Ability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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