Translation in the ESOL Composition Class.

Osburne, Andrea G.; Harss-Covaleski, Sandra L.

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ERIC Number: EJ459759

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Translation in the ESOL Composition Class.

Osburne, Andrea G.; Harss-Covaleski, Sandra L.

College ESL, v2 n2 p33-44 Dec 1992

The conclusion drawn from this study is that whether an English-as-a-Second-Language student writes compositions directly in English or translates from the first language into English makes no substantial qualitative or quantitative difference in the written products. (14 references) (KM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Second Language Learning, Translation, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction, Writing Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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