Interpreting the English Proficiency Profile in Hong Kong  

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Gibbons, John

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: RELC Journal (sebagian Full Text) vol. 15 no. 1 (Jun. 1984), page 64-74.
Topik: Interpreting the English Proficiency Profile
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n a number of papers Schumann has developed the thesis that second language learning is an aspect of acculturation, and that it cannot normally take place without acculturation. He has developed a profile of factors which influence acculturation and language learning, namely dominance, integration, enclosure, cohesion, size of community, attitude, residence and congruence. When this acculturation model is applied to Hong Kong it can give a convincing interpretation of differences in English acquisition between social groups. In addition to exploring this possibility, minor modifications to the Schumann acculturation model are suggested. Finally, although it is assumed that any improvement in English proficiency in Hong Kong will not be great given current social forces, suggestions are made concerning ways of fostering positive attitudes, increased motivation and greater exposure to English.

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