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A language-science bridge: ESL for marine science. (Language Teaching & Learning).

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| September 22, 2001 | Friedman, Marjorie; Nichols-Pecceu, Martha | COPYRIGHT 2001 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

A team of language and science faculty across the U.S. developed a prototype language course in ESL with sustained content for Marine Science. A set of original course materials for university students was designed and implemented in August 2000. Encouraging initial results from preand post- testing indicate that courses in sustained content do enhance language acquisition. Both students and teachers have commented on the potential of sustained content in Second languages to (1) strengthen language skills in ESL; (2) enhance academic performance in courses taken in the core discipline at U.S. institutions; and (3) motivate students to improve their ...

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