The Immersion Approach: Litmus Test of Second Language Acquisition Through Classroom Communication.

Hammerly, Hector

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Immersion Approach: Litmus Test of Second Language Acquisition Through Classroom Communication.

Hammerly, Hector

Modern Language Journal, v71 n4 p395-401 Win 1987

Reviews the results of six studies which indicated that the output of students involved in an immersion program was linguistically faulty, and suggests ways in which immersion programs can be made more effective and lead to greater linguistic competence as well as communicative competence in its students. (CB)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Discourse Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Analysis (Language), French, Immersion Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Proficiency, Program Improvement, Second Language Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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