Tripp Strawbridge
Biographic Data
| ID | 5434528 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tripp Strawbridge |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tripp |
| FAMILY NAME | Strawbridge |
| SIGNATURE | STRAWBRIDGE T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Santa Clara University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4992-0302 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Conversations abroad
Study abroad (SA) is touted for providing language learners with regular exposure to a second language (L2) in naturalistic settings. However, few studies have examined how interaction occurs in situ. This study analyzed 13 hours of naturalistic dyadic conversations self‐recorded by 15 US‐based undergraduate sojourners studying abroad for one semester in Spain. Conversations were analyzed for interaction metrics previously posited as relevant to …
Linguistic and Cultural Immersion of American Students in Spanish Universities
Direct enrollment (DE) study abroad programs offer linguistic and cultural immersion by allowing students to enroll in coursework at partner universities worldwide. However, there is limited research on students’ perspectives of such programs and the necessary measures for success. This study uses unique multi‐site survey data and a mixed‐method approach to examine 91 US students’ perspectives in five Spanish cities. It explores the impact of pre…
The impact of multilingualism and proficiency on L2 vocabulary knowledge
This study investigates the effects of multilingualism and the degree of proficiency in different languages on vocabulary knowledge among Spanish language learners.Participants completed a 160word meaning recall test designed to measure their knowledge of the 8,000 most frequent Spanish words and a self-assessment questionnaire on their multilingual profile.The results show that students with high multilingual profiles (knowing more than three la…
The relationship between social network typology, L2 proficiency growth, and curriculum design in university study abroad
This study utilizes social network analysis to characterize a typology of study abroad sojourner experience, detailing the relationship of social experience types to second language (L2) proficiency growth and study abroad program design. In contrast with previous research, the study performs a quantitative analysis of structural and compositional network features to identify a typology of social networks. Participants were 30 L2 Spanish learners…
The effect of “at home” network communication, off-site travel, and extracurricular activity on longitudinal social network development in study abroad
Lasting effects of pre‐university language exposure on undergraduate proficiency
The present study analyzes the effects of two variables on the proficiency development of 907 university students of Spanish and French: years of high school experience; and level of initial placement into university language study. A 3‐year grant‐funded project administered ACTFL proficiency tests in reading, listening, and speaking to students enrolled at the fourth‐, sixth‐, and eighth‐semester curricular levels. Results showed that both of th…
The effect of “at home” network communication, off-site travel, and extracurricular activity on longitudinal social network development in study abroad
Lasting effects of pre‐university language exposure on undergraduate proficiency
The present study analyzes the effects of two variables on the proficiency development of 907 university students of Spanish and French: years of high school experience; and level of initial placement into university language study. A 3‐year grant‐funded project administered ACTFL proficiency tests in reading, listening, and speaking to students enrolled at the fourth‐, sixth‐, and eighth‐semester curricular levels. Results showed that both of th…
Lasting effects of pre‐university language exposure on undergraduate proficiency
The present study analyzes the effects of two variables on the proficiency development of 907 university students of Spanish and French: years of high school experience; and level of initial placement into university language study. A 3‐year grant‐funded project administered ACTFL proficiency tests in reading, listening, and speaking to students enrolled at the fourth‐, sixth‐, and eighth‐semester curricular levels. Results showed that both of th…
The relationship between social network typology, L2 proficiency growth, and curriculum design in university study abroad
This study utilizes social network analysis to characterize a typology of study abroad sojourner experience, detailing the relationship of social experience types to second language (L2) proficiency growth and study abroad program design. In contrast with previous research, the study performs a quantitative analysis of structural and compositional network features to identify a typology of social networks. Participants were 30 L2 Spanish learners…
The effect of “at home” network communication, off-site travel, and extracurricular activity on longitudinal social network development in study abroad
The impact of multilingualism and proficiency on L2 vocabulary knowledge
This study investigates the effects of multilingualism and the degree of proficiency in different languages on vocabulary knowledge among Spanish language learners.Participants completed a 160word meaning recall test designed to measure their knowledge of the 8,000 most frequent Spanish words and a self-assessment questionnaire on their multilingual profile.The results show that students with high multilingual profiles (knowing more than three la…
Conversations abroad
Study abroad (SA) is touted for providing language learners with regular exposure to a second language (L2) in naturalistic settings. However, few studies have examined how interaction occurs in situ. This study analyzed 13 hours of naturalistic dyadic conversations self‐recorded by 15 US‐based undergraduate sojourners studying abroad for one semester in Spain. Conversations were analyzed for interaction metrics previously posited as relevant to …
Linguistic and Cultural Immersion of American Students in Spanish Universities
Direct enrollment (DE) study abroad programs offer linguistic and cultural immersion by allowing students to enroll in coursework at partner universities worldwide. However, there is limited research on students’ perspectives of such programs and the necessary measures for success. This study uses unique multi‐site survey data and a mixed‐method approach to examine 91 US students’ perspectives in five Spanish cities. It explores the impact of pre…
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Study abroad (4 works) · International Student and Expatriate Challenges (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works)