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ERIC Number: EJ613076
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0026-7902
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A Theory-based Approach to the Measurement of Foreign Language Learning Ability: The CANAL-F Theory and Test.
Grigorenko, Elena L.; Sternberg, Robert J.; Ehrman, Madeline E.
Modern Language Journal, v84 n3 p390-405 Fall 2000
Presents a rationale, description, and partial construct validation of a new theory of foreign language aptitude: CANAL-F--Cognitive Ability for Novelty in Acquisition of Language (foreign). The theory was applied and implemented in a test of foreign language aptitude (CANAL-FT). Outlines the CANAL-F theory and details of its instrumentation through the CANAL-FT.(Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Language Aptitude, Language Tests, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Test Theory
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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