Martina Lindseth und Anneli Williams (Eau Claire) p.1-16
2018 Issue 2
Abstract
This study suggests a way to gauge the linguistic gain during a semester abroad in Germany by analyzing student writing samples that were produced at two benchmarks during the semester. The data revealed statistically significant increases in the measures of average sentence and clause length and use of less common verbs over the course of the semester. The use of inferential statistics and L2 specific effect size interpretation allows for meaningful conclusions and reliable comparisons with potential future studies. The results also point to a myriad of possibilities for replication studies and modifications in project design.