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Direct linkLouw, Kerry J.; Derwing, Tracey M.; Abbott, Marilyn L. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2010
This article reports on a pedagogical tool developed to facilitate effective inter-cultural communication in the workplace. We created pre- and post-instruction videos of a native speaker (NS) and non-native speakers (NNSs) in simulated job interviews. Initial interviews were examined for pragmatic difficulties, and one of the researchers also…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Employment Interviews, Native Speakers, Pragmatics
Peer reviewedEdwards, Henry; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
An experiment on second language learning placed college students in a psychology course taught in their second language (English or French) in "sheltered" classes. Comprehension was emphasized. Second language proficiency, self-evaluation, and subject-matter performance gave evidence supporting this approach to second language learning. (MSE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, English, French, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPorebski, Olgierd R.; McInnis, Charles E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
A follow-up study of a cross-cultural program bringing together French Canadians and native-English-speaking students of French found that fourth, fifth, and sixth grade Anglophone students gained in French language proficiency and in friendships with Francophone peers outside of school. (MSE)
Descriptors: Culture Contact, Followup Studies, Foreign Countries, French
Peer reviewedGenesee, F.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Presents the first report of a three-year evaluation of the impact of French schooling on English-speaking children in Quebec. Focuses on the English language development, French language proficiency, and mathematics achievement of children in the fourth grade. Systematic observations of teaching approaches in the French schools were also carried…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, English, French
