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Writing proficiency profiles of heritage learners of Chinese, Korean, and Spanish

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ID8935869
AuthorsAlberta Gatti (0009-0005-2111-0641, The Graduate Center, CUNY, corresponding author), Teresa O’Neill, Teresa O'Neill (iMerit Technology Services)
Year2018
Volume51
Issue4
Pages719-737
Publication date2018-10-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueForeign Language Annals (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0015-718X • E-ISSN: 1944-9720
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/flan.12364
OpenAlexW2897349856
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited21

This article describes what Intermediate and Advanced heritage language learners of Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Spanish can do when writing in their heritage language, and what prevents these writers from performing at the next proficiency level. One hundred eighty‐seven samples were collected using the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test. Each sample is analyzed employing a review form through which floor and ceiling criteria are identified, and the strengths and weaknesses of writing while attempting next‐level functions are made evident. The proficiency profiles resulting from this analysis are used to propose pedagogical practices in support of literacy development

Heritage language · Korean language · Language proficiency · Linguistics · Literacy · Mandarin Chinese · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sample (material · Strengths and weaknesses · Test (biology · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Psychology · Second Language Acquisition and Learning

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Citations per year0,71
Citation span2019 - 2025 (7)
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