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Davis, 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
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Kenning, Marie-Madeleine – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Examines the languages (German, Italian, French) year-10 British students choose to study and shows how each language has fared to provide a basis for comparisons across languages. Also examines the results of interviews with students to determine the motive behind decisions to pursue or drop a language. (five references) (CK)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Foreign Countries, French, German