The Influence of Level of Extroversion, Locus of Control and Gender on Listening and Reading Proficiency in Second Language Acquisition

Magdalena Trinder

ISBN 10: 3631734549 / ISBN 13: 9783631734544

Published by Peter Lang Sep 2017, 2017

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is an investigation into the correlation between level of extroversion, orientation of locus of control and gender. Level of extroversion and gender are widely recognised as key factors influencing the process of Second Language Acquisition, although there remains much debate as to the nature of this influence. Locus of Control has equally been identified as a key predictor of success in academic learning. Taking these points into consideration, the authors analyze the correlation between these three key factors and success in reading and listening on students of English at the university level. The investigation includes both a quantitative analysis and qualitative explanatory interviews. 180 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783631734544

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Title: The Influence of Level of Extroversion, ...

Publisher: Peter Lang Sep 2017

Publication Date: 2017

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Synopsis:

This book is an investigation into the correlation between level of extroversion, orientation of locus of control and gender. Level of extroversion and gender are widely recognised as key factors influencing the process of Second Language Acquisition, although there remains much debate as to the nature of this influence. Locus of Control has equally been identified as a key predictor of success in academic learning. Taking these points into consideration, the authors analyze the correlation between these three key factors and success in reading and listening on students of English at the university level. The investigation includes both a quantitative analysis and qualitative explanatory interviews.

About the Author:

Magdalena Trinder earned her PhD at the University of Rzeszow, where she is currently employed. She is an active member of the Polish Association of Applied Linguistics.