Predicting Success in Intensive Foreign Language Courses.

Currall, Steven C.; Kirk, Roger E.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Predicting Success in Intensive Foreign Language Courses.

Currall, Steven C.; Kirk, Roger E.

Modern Language Journal, v70 n2 p107-13 Sum 1986

Describes an investigation of whether grades in an intensive French course could be predicted by combining information obtained in a brief interview conducted by the teacher with information from academic records. Results showed that overall grade point average is the best single predictor of performance in foreign language courses. (SED)

Descriptors: Academic Records, Aptitude Tests, French, Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Intensive Language Courses, Interviews, Learning Motivation, Predictive Validity, Predictor Variables, Prior Learning, Second Language Learning, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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