Aspects of Language Development in an Intensive English Program

Name: Aspects of Language Development in an Intensive English Program
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

While there is much in the literature on ESL development, this book is the first of its kind to track the development of specific language abilities in an Intensive English Program (IEP) longitudinally and highlights the implications of this particular study\u2019s findings for future IEP implementation and practice and ESL and SLA research. The volume draws on many years\u2019 worth of data from learners at an IEP at the University of Pittsburgh to explore selected aspects of language development, including lexical, grammatical, speaking, and writing abilities, in addition to placement assessment practices and student learning outcomes. A concluding chapter points to the ways in which these findings can be applied to decision making around IEP curriculum development and the future role of IEPs in higher education more broadly. With its focus on students in IEP settings and the concentration on data from students evaluated over multiple semesters, this volume offers a unique opportun.