LINGUIST List 15.499

Fri Feb 6 2004

Qs: Choices in L2 Learning; PC Language Laboratory

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  • Alicia Pousada, RE: LINGUIST Digest - 4 Feb 2004 to 5 Feb 2004 (#2004-28)
  • Paul Falzon, Query: language laboratory

    Message 1: RE: LINGUIST Digest - 4 Feb 2004 to 5 Feb 2004 (#2004-28)

     Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 09:49:23 -0400
    From: Alicia Pousada <apousadaearthlink.net>
    Subject: RE: LINGUIST Digest - 4 Feb 2004 to 5 Feb 2004 (#2004-28)


    I am researching the role of choice in second language learning. More specifically, I am looking for any differences in language learning success (at both the individual and national levels) that arise when students are given a choice of which foreign language to learn as opposed to having a language mandated by the school system. This research entails notions within the psychology of choice like locus of control, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, personal resistance, coercion, self-determination, decision-making, etc. as well as the ramifications of choice/mandate for language planning at the state level.

    If anyone has any data or knows of any sources related to these issues, I'd appreciate hearing from them off list. I will then post a summary of the responses to the list.

    Many thanks,

    Dr. Alicia Pousada English Department College of Humanities University of Puerto Rico Box 23356 San Juan, PR 00931-3356 apousadaearthlink.net - -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Message 2: Query: language laboratory

     Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 10:08:51 -0500 (EST)
    From: Paul Falzon <paul.falzonum.edu.mt>
    Subject: Query: language laboratory


    We intend to provide our students with a multi-media pc-based language laboratory equipped with about 20 work stations and a master control console to enable both autonomous and monitored use. Any hardware/software recommendations and suggestions arising out of experience in operating such a system would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks, Paul A. Falzon Institute of Linguistics