Foreign Languages: The Avoidable Options.

Powell, Robert; Littlewood, Peter

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Publication Date: 1982

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Foreign Languages: The Avoidable Options.

Powell, Robert; Littlewood, Peter

British Journal of Language Teaching, v20 n3 p153-59 Win 1982

Discusses the problem of British students (1) not electing foreign language courses and (2) electing the courses, but dropping out after a year or two. Examines some reasons that more girls than boys study languages. Questions whether the 16+ examination system might be discouraging students from language study. (EKN)

Descriptors: Dropout Research, Elective Courses, Foreign Countries, Language Enrollment, Second Language Learning, Secondary Education, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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