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Garrett, Peter; Austin, Christopher – Language Awareness, 1993
The origins of the English Genitive Apostrophe (EGA) are relatively recent, and considerable variation in its use by native speakers is evident. A study of 45 undergraduates/postgraduates suggests overall that there continues to be a lack of accord between usage of and prescriptive rules for EGA. (Contains 37 references.) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Kuntz, Patricia S. – 1997
A study investigated the beliefs about second language learning among nine students of English as a Second Language (all female), and their teacher at Queen Arwa University (Yemen). The survey instrument consisted of five demographic statements and 47 statements concerning language learning in a Likert-type scaled response format. Results indicate…
Descriptors: Beliefs, College Faculty, College Students, Educational Attitudes