Date Approved
4-2018
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Applied Linguistics (M.A.)
Degree Program
English
First Advisor
Dr. Shinian Wu
Second Advisor
Dr. Colleen Brice
Third Advisor
Dr. Daniel Brown
Academic Year
2017/2018
Abstract
It is well acknowledged that study abroad is an ideal context to achieve high language proficiency. Previous studies show a relatively complex picture of the relationship of social interactions and language gains. On the one hand, students who study abroad experience language gains such as oral proficiency but on the other hand, researchers argue that study abroad does not guarantee language gains. Vocabulary as foundational knowledge of language learning has not received much attention in the context of study abroad, especially vocabulary learning strategies. The present study investigates the change of students’ perceived vocabulary gain via routine social activities with native speakers outside of the classroom and uses of vocabulary learning strategies.
ScholarWorks Citation
Sui, Yuan, "Student Perceptions of Vocabualry Gain during Study Abroad" (2018). Masters Theses. 876.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/876
