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Spanish for You: Student-Centered and Languages for Specific Purposes Methods in Lower-Division Spanish

This article investigates a project that used student-centered teaching and languages for specific purposes to increase university students' motivation to study Spanish and willingness to communicate. After reflecting on their personal goals and interests, students were required to choose a pur...

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Published in:	L2 Journal 2015-01, Vol.7 (4), p.42-62
Main Author:	Martinsen, Rob A
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Subjects:	Action Research Attitude Change College Students Cultural Awareness Ethnography Higher education Language for special purposes Languages for Special Purposes Likert Scales Motivation Observation Online Surveys Participatory Research Polls & surveys Qualitative Research Second Language Instruction Semi Structured Interviews Spanish Spanish as a second language instruction Statistical Analysis Student attitudes Student Centered Learning Student Interests Student Motivation Student Surveys Teacher Attitudes Willingness to communicate
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