Naslov
Short term and long term effects of early language learning

Autori
Mihaljević Djigunović, Jelena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Skup
EARLI 2007

Mjesto i datum
Budimpešta, Mađarska, 28.08.2007. - 01.09.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
early learning of FL; learning outcomes; individual factors

Sažetak
This paper describes findings obtained in comparative longitudinal studies in which four foreign languages (English, French, German and Italian) were introduced at age 7 as part of an early foreign language learning project in Croatia. Data were collected from three generations of young foreign language learners, whose language learning was observed for eight years. Close to 1, 000 learners were involved in the project. Control groups were drawn from learners who started foreign language learning at age 10, the usual starting age at the time. Data were gathered by means of observation, questionnaires, oral interviews and language tests. Results on the following aspects of their language learning process are described: phonological development, morphosyntactic development, speech production, use of learning strategies, use of communication strategies, cognitive and affective learner characteristics. These are discussed from two perspectives: that of the language learning context (foreign vs. second language context) and from the broader second language acquisition perspective.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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