Talking in Order To Learn: Willingness To Communicate and Intensive Language Programs.

MacIntyre, Peter D.; Baker, Susan C.; Clement, Richard; Donovan, Leslie A.

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ERIC Number: EJ671624

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Publication Date: 2003

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Talking in Order To Learn: Willingness To Communicate and Intensive Language Programs.

MacIntyre, Peter D.; Baker, Susan C.; Clement, Richard; Donovan, Leslie A.

Canadian Modern Language Review, v59 n4 p589-607 Jun 2003

Evaluates differences between immersion and non-immersion university-level students' willingness to communicate, communication apprehension, perceived competence, and frequency of communicating . Also examines elements of integrative motivation. Differences between immersion and non-immersion groups are observed in the communication-related variables, but not in motivation. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: College Students, Communication Apprehension, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Immersion Programs, Intensive Language Courses, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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