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Foreign language learning difficulties: an historical perspective

L Ganschow1, R L Sparks, J Javorsky

  • 1Department of Educational Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USA.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|May 26, 1998
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This study explores cognitive, affective, and linguistic factors in foreign language acquisition. The Linguistic Coding Differences Hypothesis (LCDH) offers a model to address learning challenges, with implications for diagnosis, teaching, and policy.

Area of Science:

  • Psycholinguistics
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Foreign language learning is influenced by cognitive, affective, and linguistic factors.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the complexities of language learning difficulties.
  • The Linguistic Coding Differences Hypothesis (LCDH) was developed to address these gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and provide empirical support for the Linguistic Coding Differences Hypothesis (LCDH).
  • To elucidate the cognitive, affective, and linguistic underpinnings of foreign language learning.
  • To discuss the practical applications of the LCDH in diagnostics, pedagogy, and policy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of empirical studies conducted over 10 years.

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  • Analysis of cognitive, affective, and linguistic variables in foreign language learners.
  • Development and validation of the LCDH model.

    • Main Results:

    • Empirical evidence supports the LCDH's explanatory power for foreign language learning difficulties.
    • Identified specific cognitive, affective, and linguistic influences impacting learning.
    • Demonstrated the utility of the LCDH in understanding individual differences in language acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • The LCDH provides a robust framework for understanding and addressing foreign language learning challenges.
    • Diagnostic, pedagogical, and policy strategies can be informed by the LCDH.
    • Further research can build upon the LCDH to enhance language education.