The Development of L2 Proficiency and Literacy is examined through a systematic review of pre-/post- program proficiency test results across languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and other LCTLs), levels of study (ranging from early-stage,... more
The Development of L2 Proficiency and Literacy is examined through a systematic review of pre-/post- program proficiency test results across languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and other LCTLs), levels of study (ranging from early-stage, intermediate and advanced-level learners, and program durations: summer, semester and academic year. Subjects (N = 600) range in age 15 to 23. Among the most notable areas of language gain are year-long program targeting early- (NSLI-Y) and late-stage (Flagship) learners, although results of the summer intensive programs (e.g., NSLI-Y, CLS, and Fulbright-Hays) demonstrate higher mean gains across languages than previously reported in the literature.
