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The Problem of Anglicized French at the University
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Holmes, Glyn – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
Students of French are now more fluent orally than their counterparts of a few years ago. They are using, however, a more anglicized French. The causes are three: (1) unawareness of the value of words; (2) infrequent use of reference material, specifically the dictionary; (3) lack of adequate knowledge of basic rules. (CFM)
Descriptors: Error Analysis (Language), French, Grammar, Higher Education
Analyse de la competence en francais ecrit d'eleves franco-ontariens de 12eme et de 13eme annees (An Analysis of Competence in Written French of French-Speaking Ontario Students in Twelfth and Thirteenth Grades)
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Mougeon, R.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A detailed analysis of errors in French composition of French-speaking secondary school students in Ontario. A general conclusion is that these students do not possess a mastery of formal written French. It is hoped that the analysis will help teachers of minority Francophones elsewhere. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Error Analysis (Language), French, Higher Education
Assessment of Second-Language Performance in Immersion Programs
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Spilka, Irene V. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
Studies are reported which attempt to discover the exact level of second language proficiency reached by students in second language immersion programs, with emphasis on analysis of error. (RM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Error Analysis (Language)