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Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Second Language Writing: Potential Outcomes of Informal Target Language Learning Abroad
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Brown, N. Anthony; Solovieva, Raissa V.; Eggett, Dennis L. – Foreign Language Annals, 2011
This research describes a method applied at a U.S. university in a third-year Russian language course designed to facilitate Advanced and Superior second language writing proficiency through the forum of argumentation and debate. Participants had extensive informal language experience living in a Russian-speaking country but comparatively little…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Writing (Composition), Russian, Course Descriptions
Rating Reading Passages According to the ACTFL Reading Proficiency Standard: Can It Be Learned?
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Lange, Dale L.; Lowe, Pardee, Jr. – Foreign Language Annals, 1988
Investigates the degree to which potential users of language reading proficiency scales acquire the standard for accurately grading reading passages of foreign-language learners. A five-day workshop helped users of the guidelines rank reading passages for levels of difficulty and rate them accurate according to the ACTFL scales. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Error Analysis (Language), Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Language Tests
Grammar Instruction for Writing Skills: Do Students Perceive Grammar as Useful?
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Manley, Joan M.; Calk, Linda – Foreign Language Annals, 1997
Examines second language students' perceptions of grammar instruction, with specific reference to writing skill. Discusses issues involved in defining a role for grammar study and presents excerpts from student essays and explanations of classroom lessons. Results indicate that the instruction provided helped to improve students' ability to use…
Descriptors: Error Analysis (Language), Essays, Grammar, Language Proficiency
An Exploration of Reading Comprehension, Oral Reading Errors, and Written Errors by Subjects Labeled Learning Disabled.
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Mabbott, Ann Sax – Foreign Language Annals, 1994
This article discusses case studies of subjects labeled as learning disabled (LD) who have gained a degree of proficiency in a second language. The subjects' performance on written dictations, oral readings, and comprehension after oral and silent reading are compared qualitatively between their first and second language. (60 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Dictation, Error Analysis (Language)
Effects of the Red Pen.
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Semke, Harriet D. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
A study of the effects of four methods of correcting free writing assignments in college German is reported. Results indicate student progress is enhanced by writing practice alone. Corrections did not increase writing accuracy, writing fluency, or general language proficiency, and may have a negative effect on student attitudes. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Students, Error Analysis (Language), Feedback, German
Evaluating Spontaneous Communication through Systematic Error Analysis.
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Hendrickson, James M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Presents a method for classifying errors of second language learners for the purpose of: (1) evaluating information in samples of students' communication, (2) diagnosing individual learner needs, (3) developing individualized instructional materials, and (4) deciding which errors to correct first. Suggests applications of the method in…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language)