Fremdsprachen zwischen Tradition und Emanzipation (Foreign Languages between Tradition and Emancipation).

Borbein, Volker; Knoell, Wilhelm

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ERIC Number: EJ173744

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Publication Date: 1977

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Fremdsprachen zwischen Tradition und Emanzipation (Foreign Languages between Tradition and Emancipation)

Borbein, Volker; Knoell, Wilhelm

Zielsprache Englisch, 3, 35-41, 77

A study of students' attitudes at the Kassel People's University, most of whom were housewives, revealed that the prime motivation was planned vacations and the ability to communicate. Understanding of foreign countries, their culture and politics was not sought by most. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Instruction, Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation

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Identifiers - Location: Germany

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