The Foreign TA Problem from an Acquisition-Theoretic Point of View.

Ard, Josh

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ERIC Number: EJ358175

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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The Foreign TA Problem from an Acquisition-Theoretic Point of View.

Ard, Josh

ESP Journal, v6 n2 p133-44 1987

Relates research on second language acquisition (SLA) and research on the language problems of foreign teaching assistants (TAs) and their remediation. SLA research has not yet addressed specific data on the proficiency level needed for effective foreign TAs. Research needs are outlined. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: College Faculty, Communicative Competence (Languages), Correlation, Discourse Analysis, English for Academic Purposes, Graduate Students, Interlanguage, Language Proficiency, Learning Theories, Second Language Learning, Teaching Assistants, Teaching Methods, Teaching Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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