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Dewey, Dan P.; Bown, Jennifer; Baker, Wendy; Martinsen, Rob A.; Gold, Carrie; Eggett, Dennis – Language Learning, 2014
A common predictor of language gains during study abroad (SA) is amount of language use. Yet little attention has been given to determining what factors influence the extent of language use while abroad. Studies in this area have mainly been case studies of learners in single locations. In this larger study, we seek to determine variables…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Study Abroad, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency
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Baumgartner, Ilse – Qualitative Report, 2012
Although the number of multilingual qualitative research studies appears to be growing, investigations concerned with methodological issues arising from the use of several languages within a single research are still very scarce. Most of these seem to deal exclusively with issues related to the use of interpreters and translators in qualitative…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Qualitative Research, Information Systems, Interviews
Syracuse Univ., NY. Research Inst. – 1966
A study was made of the usage by American scientists of selected Russian scientific journals which were translated under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation and other agencies. Study data were compiled by making a physical count of the German, French, Russian and total citations which appeared in six U.S. scientific journals for the…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Content Analysis, Foreign Language Periodicals, French
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Normand, Guessler – Foreign Language Annals, 1986
The University of Toledo developed a course, primarily for its undergraduate business administration students, to hone their awareness of how business practices and approaches are shaped by culture. The course also aims to give students the opportunity to function effectively in the increasingly international environment of business. An outline…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, College Second Language Programs, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries