A Study of Cross-Cultural Adaptation by English-Speaking Sojourners in Spain.

Masgoret, Anne-Marie; Bernaus, Merce; Gardner, Robert C.

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Publication Date: 2000

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A Study of Cross-Cultural Adaptation by English-Speaking Sojourners in Spain.

Masgoret, Anne-Marie; Bernaus, Merce; Gardner, Robert C.

Foreign Language Annals, v33 n5 p548-58 Sep-Oct 2000

Investigated British university students who worked as English monitors in an "Enjoy English" program in Spain. Assessed the monitors attitudes toward Spain, the Spanish people, motivation to learn Spanish, adjustment to Spanish culture, self-ratings of Spanish proficiency, and supervisors ratings of their personalities and success as instructors. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, Learning Motivation, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Spanish, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Spain

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