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Autor/inn/en | Roehr, Karen; Ganem-Gutierrez, Gabriela Adela |
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Titel | The Status of Metalinguistic Knowledge in Instructed Adult L2 Learning |
Quelle | In: Language Awareness, 18 (2009) 2, S.165-181 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0965-8416 |
Schlagwörter | Metalinguistics; Individual Differences; Short Term Memory; Learning Experience; English; Native Speakers; German; College Students; Predictor Variables; Language Aptitude; Second Language Learning; Questionnaires; Scoring |
Abstract | This study investigated second language metalinguistic knowledge, or explicit knowledge about the second language, in English-speaking university-level learners of German and Spanish. The status of metalinguistic knowledge in relation to the individual difference variables of language-learning aptitude, working memory for language, and participants' language-learning history was identified. Language-learning experience in formal settings was found to be the strongest predictor for levels of metalinguistic knowledge attained by the participants. Moreover, it was found that despite a significant relationship with language-learning aptitude, metalinguistic knowledge is separable and distinct from both aptitude and working memory. In conclusion, suggestions for further research are put forward. (Contains 3 tables and 3 notes.) (As Provided). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |