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Davidson, Dan E. – Foreign Language Annals, 2010
This study reports on the measured proficiency-referenced learning outcomes during study abroad of a large, multi-institutional cohort (N=1,881) of U.S. students of Russian who have undertaken intensive language study on ACTR-administered formal language study programs at Russian universities for periods of 2, 4, and 9 months over the course of…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Study Abroad, Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning
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Gullickson, Janice – Learning Languages, 2009
Six years ago Project Starship MIR, the Russian language "shuttle," launched at Turnagain Elementary, one of the Anchorage School District's 65 elementary schools. The MIR "peace" mission originated with encouragement from the local business community to prepare students for Alaska's future economic, social and political ties…
Descriptors: Immersion Programs, Business, Second Languages, Foreign Countries
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James, Jimalee L.; Martin, Barbara N. – Rural Educator, 2009
The purpose of this study was to compare the parent/child interactions between Russian immigrant and non-immigrant families in a rural Missouri school setting. A questionnaire was administered to 30 American families and 30 Russian immigrant families. Data concerning developmental level upon kindergarten entry were gathered from kindergarten…
Descriptors: Immersion Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Kindergarten, Literacy Education
Thurlow, Martha; Liu, Kristin; Albus, Debra; Shyyan, Vitaliy – National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota, 2003
This report, sponsored by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), is a summary of evidence-based research on teaching reading to Chinese, Korean, Navajo, and Russian children. It complements a recent summary of the literature on teaching reading to Spanish speaking students. There is a significant need for evidence-based research on…
Descriptors: Navajo, Chinese, Korean, Native Speakers