MOTIVATION VARIABLES AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RURAL STUDENTS Mr. Sawant B.A. Deptt. of English Karmaveer Bhaurao PatilCollege Urun-Islampur Tal- Walwa Distt- Sangli 415509. Introduction: At the outset of this paper‚ we confess that the terms Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Motivation variables are adopted from ELT. If asked to identify the most influential factor in language learning /acquisition‚ motivation factor would probably be high on most teachers’
Premium Language acquisition Second language acquisition Linguistics
QUEST Analysis of a Journal Article: Acculturation in relation to the acquisition of a second language. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development Mei Jiang ‚ Raymond J. Green ‚ Tracy B. Henley & William G. Masten Date submitted: 22/03/2012 Overview In this article from the Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development‚ ‘Acculturation in relation to acquisition of a second language’ (Jiang‚ Green‚ Henley‚ & Masten‚ 2009)‚ the authors explore
Free Linguistics Second language acquisition Language acquisition
Second language acquisition (SLA) research: its significance for learning and teaching issues Author: Florence Myles © Florence Myles Abstract The purpose of this general overview article is to outline how research into second language acquisition (SLA) over the last few decades has fed into our understanding of learning and teaching in foreign language classrooms. After a very brief overview of SLA research findings concerning both route and rate of L2 development‚ theoretical models attempting
Premium Learning Education Educational psychology
The Wealth Effect of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in the Chinese Financial Sector Abstract This paper investigates the short-term wealth effects on foreign acquirers and Chinese targets involved in 37 cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Chinese financial sector during the period 1990-2005. The intra-industry effects of significant cross-border M&As are then analyzed by examining the wealth effects on the rivals of Chinese target firms. The empirical results show that
Premium Financial services Bank Investment
Expanding a business through skilful acquisition A Rolls-Royce case study Introduction The name ‘Rolls-Royce’ has always been associated with high quality products. Most people probably link the company with high quality aero-engines and motor cars. Rolls-Royce still makes aero-engines‚ but no longer manufactures cars. Instead‚ the company has transferred its core strengths and expertise into other markets in which it has the greatest competitive strengths. These are the civil aerospace‚ defence
Premium Markets Market Marketplace
The Use of Mother Tongue in L2 Classrooms as a Tool of Target Language Acquisition Iasmine Oliveira Since the last century the discussion about the use of the mother tongue (L1) in Second Language Classroom (L2) has taken place. To use or not to use the L1 in L2 classes‚ that is the question. This essay will deal with the idea that the systematic use of L1 is a good practice. Although there are arguments against this idea‚ the benefits are greater than the problems. It will be discussed what
Free Second language Language acquisition First language
Draft a contract of acquisition of a concession for a mining company and show how it is going to be managed. 1.0 Introduction (Notes: Both surface and underground mining) 1.1 Definitions 1.2 Interpretation 1.3 Background information 1.4 Scope of Work (SoW) 1.5 Obligations and Responsibilities of Parties (Notes: Land documents and indenture not to be used to be used as collateral during the lease period) Mode of payment Tax Customs import waiver Land recovery and
Premium Tax Value added tax Taxation
of mergers and acquisitions on performance of firms- case study of Lenovo and IBM PC Introduction Background of the Study As pointed out by Agrawal‚ Jaffe and Mandelker (1992)‚ decisions on mergers and acquisitions are highly critical in the success of companies‚ as well as their managers. Numerous corporations always find that one of the best means of getting ahead is expanding the ownership boundaries via the mergers‚ as well as acquisitions. Mergers and acquisitions
Premium Mergers and acquisitions
2014 Analyzing the effectiveness and drawbacks of current Land Acquisition policies and proposing alternative frameworks Mrityunjay Basak Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode PGP/17/094 2|Page Title ............................................................................................................ 3 Abstract ...................................................................................................... 3 Keywords .........................................
Premium Real estate Market value Property
Case 1 SystemX Inc. Withdraws Rs. 1 Billion SoftGuide Acquisition Offer The following is an excerpt from a news article in the Daily Update‚ March 07‚ 2010. “SystemX Inc.called off its acquisition of SoftGuide Knowledge Consultants‚ Friday‚ saying that 1 Billion was too high a price.” (SoftGuide has a considerable market share in Training and Development services and would therefore help SystemX to diversify and expand its range of services to customers.) “Although SystemX officials
Premium Customer service Data Competitor analysis