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Peer reviewedRiley, Gail L. – Modern Language Journal, 1993
The ability of foreign language readers to comprehend 3 different story structures of a medieval French folk tale, "Le Bisclavret," was investigated among 120 university language students. Findings suggest that both story organization and amount of second-language study influence recall. Recommendations for classroom instruction are suggested.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation, Reading Comprehension
