Second-Language Awareness and Development during Study Abroad: A Case Study

Abstract

This study contributes to ongoing investigations of what linguistic gains are feasible in a second language (L2) during study abroad (SA). Through case-study methodology, one participant's written production is analyzed in detail to investigate the processes of SA and L2 acquisition. The participant wrote weekly journal entries in Spanish during the year spent studying in Spain. Journals were coded for indicators of written fluency and accuracy, error types, and recurring language-related themes. Findings indicate improved accuracy over the year, but less change in terms of fluency. However, no single error type predominated during the study, suggesting that there is substantial variability to address in SA studies. The participant was linguistically and culturally aware of her progress at times, although not always cognizant of her errors.

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