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ERIC Number: ED134026
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: 177
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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Prediction of Success in French, Spanish, German, and Russian Foreign Language Learning. An Analysis of FY67-74 Student Data.
Allen, David; Natelson, Elissa R.
This study was performed on a sample of 1,276 part-time (PT) and full-time (FT) Language Learning Center (LLC) students enrolled in French, Spanish, German and Russian during FY67-74. The study sought to: (1) develop a statistical data base for use in future curriculum and testing studies; (2) examine factors affecting language learning success; and (3) to compare French, Spanish, German, and Russian training in terms of student body and instructional effectiveness. Findings include: (1) FT and PT students within each of the four languages have significantly differing psychological and linguistic profiles; (2) PT training is more effective than FT training for exit proficiency goals of S-1 and S-2; (3) the number of hours needed to attain S-1 and S-2 is significantly influenced by measured language aptitude; (4) the number of hours needed to attain S-2 is significantly influenced by prior language training; and (5) each of the four languages requires a different combination of factors to optimize the prediction of exit proficiency and improvement. Appendices contain: psychological measures; sample Modern Language Aptitude Test; language proficiency rating criteria; and tables and figures. (Authors/AM)
Elissa Allen, 2106 N. Military Road, Arlington, Virginia 22207 (free)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC.
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Modern Language Aptitude Test
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A