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Field Dependence as a Factor in Second Language Communicative Production.

Field Dependence as a Factor in Second Language Communicative Production.

Authors :
Johnson, Janice
Prior, Suzanne
Artuso, Mariangela
Source :
Language Learning. Sep 2000 50(3):529-567.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Investigates the hypothesis that a more field-dependent cognitive style may be adaptive for certain components of second language proficiency. Native English speakers or students of English as a Second Language (ESL) completed measures of language proficiency and field dependence-independence (FDI). Native English speakers performed better than ESL students on language measures but not FDI measures. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0023-8333
Volume :
50
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Language Learning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ611437
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research