Motivational Processes and Practices in Accelerated Ab-initio Language Learning
Author: Ulrike Bavendiek
© LLAS Centre for languages, linguistics and area studies and Ulrike Bavendiek
Abstract
This report focuses on motivation in ab initio language learning.
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This report focuses on motivation in ab initio language learning. It considers ab initio provision as an accelerated form of learning and describes a qualitative case study of motivation with ab initio language learners in one institution. It was funded by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area.
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Other useful ab initio resources :
Davis, P. (2006) Report on ab initio language teaching in UK language degree programmes, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.
Bowker, D. and Stuart, S. (2005) 'Ab initio language teaching in Scottish universities', Academic papers, articles and case studies. Subject Centre for Languages Linguistics and Area Studies.
Siciliano Verruccio, E. (2011) Ab initio language degree programmes in HE institutions in England and Scotland: a mapping survey and a case study, Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.
