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First and Second Language Acquisition

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2003

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The Relationship Between Second And Heritage Language Acquisition: Notes On Research And Theory Building, Andrew Lynch Dec 2002

The Relationship Between Second And Heritage Language Acquisition: Notes On Research And Theory Building, Andrew Lynch

Andrew Lynch

This article, published in the first issue of the Heritage Language Journal, presents questions and areas of inquiry that should be pursued in Heritage Language Acquisition based on what has been done in Second Language Acquisition. Linguistic, social and educational issues are highlighted, and important parallels are made between the two fields.

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Development Of Oral Communication Skills Abroad., Christina Isabelli Dec 2002

Development Of Oral Communication Skills Abroad., Christina Isabelli

Christina Isabelli

This study examines the impact of a semester study abroad experience in Argentina on the second language acquisition of three American university Spanish learners. The goal is to measure development of two aspects of oral communication skills: fluency and performance in the oral functions of narration, and description and supporting an opinion.

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