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Anderson, Sheri Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This inquiry analyzed the relationships between individual differences and gains made in oral proficiency of adult, second language learners of Spanish during one semester studying abroad. Oral proficiency was measured using a pre/post-SA Computerized Oral Proficiency Instrument (COPI, CAL, 2009). Gain scores were correlated with two cognitive…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Language Proficiency, Study Abroad, Adults
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Biedron, Adriana – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2011
The study addresses a problem which is inadequately investigated in second language acquisition research, that is, personality predictors of foreign language aptitude. Specifically, it focuses on the Five Factor model which includes Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism (Costa & McCrae, 1992) as…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Predictor Variables, Second Language Learning, Language Aptitude
Ehrman, Madeline – 1994
The Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) was part of a project examining biographical, motivational, attitudinal, personality, and cognitive aptitude variables in 1,000 adult students preparing at the Foreign Service Institute for overseas assignments, with various subsamples completing different instruments. Data were analyzed using correlation,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Comparative Analysis, Individual Differences