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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"language fluency"”.
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The evaluation of second language fluency and foreign accent
What is second language fluency? What is a foreign accent? Is it possible for an adult second language learner to speak fluently with a heavy accent or vice versa? What factors contribute to the perception of fluency and a foreign accent? What acoustic attributes correlate with the perception of …
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Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Nova Multilingual Neuropsychological Battery (NMNB)
… the influence of demographic variables such as language fluency and acculturation on test performance. The NMNB is a comprehensive test designed to measure cognitive abilities in Spanish/English bilinguals. The instrument was developed taking into consideration cultural variables believed to …
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Developing An Assessment Framework For Cultural Responsiveness Through A Japanese Program In A Southeastern University
… in a state university in North Carolina lists language fluency and cultural responsiveness. In order to evaluate students’ language fluency, the program adopted the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), however, no evaluation tool for cultural …
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Assimilation of Korean-Americans in Vancouver, Washington
… to state their feelings on many topics such as language fluency, preference for traditional Korean foods, knowledge of Korean history, attitudes towards ethnic exogamy and peer groups. The informants selected for study were personal acquaintances of the researcher and others referred to him. A …
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Evaluating English Fluency Effect on the Delivery of Water Campaign Messages to Residents in Metro Vancouver
… availability, it is critical to ensure that language fluency is not a barrier to accessing water-saving knowledge in linguistically diverse societies. Therefore, this study’s goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of Metro Vancouver's residential water conservation campaign in delivering …
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"""I am not beneath you because I am from a different continent, I am also like you!"": Nigerian college students make meaning of racial and ethnic identity at a predominantly white institution"
… light on the significance of citizenship, native language fluency, accent, and parent education in Nigerian college students’ experiences. Recommendations for college personnel and policymakers are offered.
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The effect of bilingualism on vocal parameters related to vocal fatigue among Spanish-English bilingual speakers
… 20% of individuals in the US speak more than one language. It is well-known that language fluency affects speech production; however, there is little information on how it affects voice production. The goal of the current study was to identify the task and acoustic measures that could be applied …
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A Comparative Study of International and American Study Abroad Students' Expectations and Experiences with Host Countries.
… as others. The results of this study identified language fluency, building relationships with the host nationals, learning about a new culture, and personal change as significant expectations of the students. Overall, the students reported being satisfied with the services provided. International …
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Identifying Cognitive Profiles and Determinants of Cognitive Superaging Among Older Adults
… and 2020. Five indicators of memory, attention, language fluency, and executive function informed latent profile analyses that yielded four interpretable profiles. These profiles included Cognitive superagers, a Memory strength profile, an Executive Function/Attention strength profile, and a Low …
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Availability of speech-language programs serving students found ineligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
… a need for programs serving students with speech/language disorders that do not adversely affect their educational performance. This study sought to locate non-special education sponsored speech-language programs designed to serve students found ineligible for special education services under the …
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
… students as a function of status as an English Language Learner. Additionally, the extent to which participation was related to socioeconomic status and length of time in U.S. schools was examined. The secondary purpose of this journal-ready dissertation was to ascertain to what extent …
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The Lived Experiences of Nurses' Interactions with Ethnically Diverse Clients: A Phenomenological Perspective
… ethnicities based on physical characteristics, language fluency, beliefs and practices, and presumptive clues such as address or surname. Nurses also drew conclusions about their clients' ethnicities based on past, personal experiences. At the emotional level, there emerged a blend of both …
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Subjective Well-Being Among Malaysian Students
… Certificate of Education and perceived English language fluency), and a section on socio-demographic background. At time 2, 30 % of the participants (N= 628) were retained. Life satisfaction for home students remained constant over time. However, life satisfaction for overseas students started …
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Myelomeningocele and the Neuropsychological Functioning of Bilingual Children
… those who are able to learn and utilize two languages. Although some have investigated the neuropsychological performance of children with myelomeningocele, research has yet to examine whether a bilingual cognitive advantage is present among bilingual children with this condition. …
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Estimation problems in speech and natural language
… problems on estimation in the areas of natural language and speech. In the first problem we revisit the classical problem of estimating the size of unseen elements which we study in the context of a regime that is characterized by a large number of rare events, natural language being one. We …
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A Case Study of a Pilot Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Immersion School on Manitoulin Island
… has attempted to completely erase Indigenous languages in Canada and to replace them with English. However, work is being done to revitalize Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). An example of this is the Mnidoo Mnising Anishinaabek Kinoomaage Gamig (MMAK) immersion program on Manitoulin Island, …
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Psychometric Analyses of a Comprehensive Neuropsychological Battery for Retired NFL Players
… of cognitive functioning; executive functioning, language, processing speed, attention and memory. The study included 117 participants who were male with at least 16 years of education. The sample was 75.9% African-American and average age was 47. All participants completed the entire battery and …
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Becoming Japerican And Amerinese: An Ethnographic Study Of Employees At A Multicultural Workplace
… aspects of power, such as race, gender, status, language fluency, Japanization context, and the host society. Recent ethnographic scholarship includes a number of related perspectives: interpretive, critical, and postmodern. Each approach informs the present study. I drew on a wide variety of …
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Rural Chinese Restaurants: Current Perspectives on Family and Business Structure
… race, limited work skills, and a lack of English-language fluency. Chinese immigrant entrepreneurism in the restaurant industry emerged as response to these barriers. Although current Chinese immigrant restaurant owners possess higher skill levels and more English-language facility, Chinese …
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The norming of the "Evaluation du language Oral" and the prevalence of speech and language disorders in pre-school aged children from Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Research suggests that speech and language disorders are among the most prevalent childhood disabilities in many countries. Identification and intervention for children with communication disorders are sought at an early stage, to avoid the consequences of untreated childhood speech and language …
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