The impact of study abroad on Spanish heritage learners’ writing development

Marqués-Pascual, Laura

doi:10.4324/9780429289163-10-15

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Complexity, fluency and accuracy in study abroad research

Marijuan

Vallejos

2023

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

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This chapter offers a critical overview of study abroad research that examines complexity and accuracy in speaking and writing as well as written fluency. We discuss the relevant literature in terms of methodologies used, variables studied, operationalization of complexity, accuracy, and written fluency, and main results obtained. Gaps found in the literature are discussed, as well as limitations and areas for methodological improvements. In addition, the chapter provides recommendations for future research incorporating theoretical and methodological trends in study abroad, including the role of affective factors among minoritized students such as heritage language learners.

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Complexity, fluency and accuracy in study abroad research

Marijuan

Vallejos

2023

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

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Lexical development of Spanish heritage and L2 learners in a study abroad setting

Marqués-Pascual

Checa-García

2023

SAR

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This study investigates the effects of an immersion experience on the lexical development of Spanish heritage language learners (HLLs) and second language learners (L2Ls) abroad. Data were collected from 21 Spanish HLLs and 33 L2Ls who spent a semester abroad. Lexical development was assessed based on written narratives collected before and after the semester. The narratives were analyzed to determine the impact of study abroad on three measures of lexical development: density, diversity, and sophistication. Lexical sophistication was assessed based on Spanish frequency data from the Corpus del Español (Davies, 2006) using the log-transformed frequency count. Results indicate a significant increase over time in lexical density for HLLs but not L2Ls, and a significant decrease in lexical sophistication for both groups. Findings are discussed in light of previous research on study abroad and the analysis of lexical development.

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The changing landscape of heritage language learners abroad

George

2023

SAR

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This special issue highlights current research on topics related to linguistic and identity development of heritage language learners (HLLs) who participate in study abroad programs. With the steady increase of study abroad, it is becoming more common for HLLs to study in the country of their heritage or in one where the heritage language is spoken. The issues and challenges faced by HLLs often differ from their second language counterparts. While research on the linguistic development of HLLs abroad is increasing, much work remains. This introduction will highlight the importance of researching HLLs abroad, the growing amount of research conducted on HLLs, and identity work on HLLs abroad. In addition to these topics, several ideas are provided for future research on HLLs abroad. Following this, the articles in the special issue are presented, emphasizing how they contribute to the topics presented in this introductory section.

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The impact of study abroad on Spanish heritage learners’ writing development

Cited by 4 publications

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Complexity, fluency and accuracy in study abroad research

Complexity, fluency and accuracy in study abroad research

Lexical development of Spanish heritage and L2 learners in a study abroad setting

The changing landscape of heritage language learners abroad

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