Acquiring English L2 in Irish primary schools : an investigation of the relation between pupils' achievement and the learning outcomes specified in the English language proficiency benchmarks
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Bronagh Catibušic, 'Acquiring English L2 in Irish primary schools : an investigation of the relation between pupils' achievement and the learning outcomes specified in the English language proficiency benchmarks', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Centre for Language and Communication Studies, 2011, pp 400, pp 296, pp 258Download Item:
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Abstract:
This thesis compares empirical evidence of English L2 acquisition by primary school pupils acquiring English as a second language in Ireland (ESL pupils) with the learning outcomes described in the guidelines provided for English language support in Irish primary schools; the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks for non-native-speaking pupils at primary level (IILT 2003). It investigates whether and, if so, how well these ‘Benchmarks’ reflect the English L2 acquisition of 18 ESL pupils participating in a longitudinal study conducted over the school year 2007-2008.
Author: Catibušic, Bronagh
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Little, DavidQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Centre for Language and Communication StudiesNote:
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