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Beginning the Second Language Acquisition Process : = A Mixed Methods Study.

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Beginning the Second Language Acquisition Process :/
其他題名:	A Mixed Methods Study.
作者:	Peaco, Natasha Lavon.
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (131 pages)
附註:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 82-05, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International82-05A.
標題:	Language. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=28157460click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798691281990

Beginning the Second Language Acquisition Process : = A Mixed Methods Study.
Peaco, Natasha Lavon.

Beginning the Second Language Acquisition Process :A Mixed Methods Study. - 1 online resource (131 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 82-05, Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carlos Albizu University, 2020.

Includes bibliographical references

Background: Human Services Workers learn that cultural competence sometimes entails learning a second language. They also learn about the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH) which states that native-like language comprehension is best achieved during latency--the sensitive/critical period for second language acquisition (SLA). However, other factors besides age affect second language proficiency. The present study aimed to illuminate these other factors from people currently engaged in SLA. Method: In keeping with the CPH, the researcher hypothesized that: (1) the age at which at which participants began learning a second language (AoE) and (2) the age at which they arrived in the U.S. (AoA) would negatively correlate with language test score. The researcher also hypothesized that (3) the number of years of study in the second language would positively correlate with language test score. The final hypothesis (4) stated that participants with high proficiency scores would have stronger motivations to engage in SLA than those with lower scores. Results: The first Hypothesis was moderately supported. AoE correlated with language test score. Hypotheses two, three and four were not supported. The correlation between AoA, years of study and test score were insignificant. Qualitative data revealed that the lower and higher proficiency groups had equally strong motivations to engage in SLA. Factors like wanting to work with bilingual clients, and "liking" the English language motivated their SLA. Highest proficiency scorers emphasized conversing with native speakers and combating shyness. Lower proficiency scorers preferred using YouTube, and regretted not starting SLA during childhood. The following sections present the findings and limitations of the current study and concludes with recommendations for future research.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2023

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798691281990Subjects--Topical Terms:

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