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| Language Learning and… | 6 |
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| Chen-chung, Yu | 1 |
| Frelick, Alcy | 1 |
| Platt, John | 1 |
| Roberts, Celia | 1 |
| Rutherford, William E. | 1 |
| Weber, Heidi | 1 |
| Zhuang-lin, Hu | 1 |
| van Naerssen, Margaret | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Rutherford, William E. – Language Learning and Communication, 1982
Examines the various roles which grammatical consciousness can assume in the planning stages of a language teaching syllabus. Gives examples of learning activities that can engender unconscious awareness of crucial aspects of language organization. (EKN)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Grammar, Learning Activities
Zhuang-lin, Hu; And Others – Language Learning and Communication, 1982
Compares the written English of Chinese ESL students and native English-speaking Australian students. Analyzes the texts for four semantic components: experiential; interpersonal, textual, and logical. Also analyzes the errors made by both groups. (EKN)
Descriptors: Chinese, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Foreign Countries
Platt, John; Weber, Heidi – Language Learning and Communication, 1982
Discusses the distinctions between the acquisition of a second language and of a foreign language. Proposes a tridimensional model for all varietal manifestations of foreign, second, and native language acquisition. Describes Singapore English and the English used by a group of Chinese-medium educated Singaporeans in terms of the model. (EKN)
Descriptors: Creoles, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Language Proficiency
Roberts, Celia – Language Learning and Communication, 1982
Discusses the four main tasks involved in designing an appropriate ESP program: (1) preliminary survey, (2) data collection, (3) selection of situations and writing objectives in behavioral terms, (4) syllabus design. Concentrates on the first two, but does give some examples of the last two. (EKN)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Descriptions, Data Collection, English for Special Purposes
Chen-chung, Yu – Language Learning and Communication, 1984
Discusses the underlying philosophy of English teaching in China from the point of view of its historical development and the effects on the teaching and learning of both Confucian and socialist principles. (nine references) (VWL)
Descriptors: Confucianism, Cultural Influences, Educational History, Educational Principles
Frelick, Alcy; van Naerssen, Margaret – Language Learning and Communication, 1984
Describes an orientation program for scientists going abroad that was developed in an English for Science and Technology program in the People's Republic of China. It is suggested that the program could serve as a model for the development of the orientation components in other situations where English for Specific Purposes programs are offered.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, English for Special Purposes, Foreign Countries, Models
