Foreign Language Annals Á vol. 43, No. 1 27 Language-Learning Motivation During Short-Term Study Abroad: An Activity Theory Perspective Heather Willis Allen University of Miami Abstract: This study investigated the development of language-learning motivation during short-term study abroad (SA) for six intermediate-level students of French. Taking an activity theory perspective, findings demonstrated that one of two orientations motivated participants to study or continue studying French at
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much description not enough analysis – Surface level versus deep use of concepts – Concepts are linked © James Berry 2013 2 Assignment 1 Lower grades – Little or no analysis: Mentioned concepts but failed to describe why they were relevant “There was a problem at my last job due to low motivation perhaps explained by expectancy theory” …go on about how expectancy theory might apply…where was the break-down…get specific – Missing obvious chance to apply concepts: “We had ten people all going
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BA 510 Organizational Theory Final Exam I offer you a challenge for purposes of accessing your understanding of the material presented in this class. This challenge is somewhat unique as it will test your integrate key concepts into material taken from everyday life. This exam is in 2 parts. EXAM INSTRUCTIONS You are limited to 13 pages (single spaced, 26 pages double spaced) to tie your thoughts together. This is not an invitation to write more than is necessary, just a realization
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researchers of this study are concerned in finding out the major academic tribulations of the students specifically the BSA 1B students of LPU-Batangas campus. Review of Related literature This research is established for seeking the different concepts regarding the reasons why the respondents attained low grades on their academic subjects. Academic problems as we all know are the principal
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Analysis of the structure and culture of Thanda Forestry Company (TFC). 1. BUSINESS PROFILE OF THANDA FORESTRY COMPANY (TFC) TFC is a forestry parastatal which manages 175 000 hectors of State-owned commercial plantations. The Group consists of two main operating subsidiaries: Matanda Forests (“MF”) operating in South Africa’s 3 provinces (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal), and Florestais Mozambucus (“FM”) located in the Manica province of Mozambique. TFC was established in 1990 and has
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CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT CHAPTER 10 l Classroom Assessment LE ARNI NG OUTCOMES After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Define assessment; 2. Explain the basic concepts in assessment; 3. Explain how to plan for assessment; 4. Describe types of assessment in the classroom; 5. Explain what is teacher-made tests; 6. Describe what is standardized tests; and 7. Explain what is authentic assessment. 254 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 10 l CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION
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The International Journal of Organizational Analysis 1997, Vol. 5, No. 2 (April), pp. 156-179 GAINING A PERSPECTIVE ON INDIAN VALUE ORIENTATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR EXPATRIATE MANAGERS Suresh Gopalan Joan B. Rivera West Texas A&M University India's emergence in the international business arena presents challenges to Western-trained expatriate managers assigned there. These expatriates are familiar with management theories and practices based on value orientations very different from those in
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Determinants of Mobile Advertising Effectiveness: A Field Experiment _______________ Yakov BART Andrew T. STEPHEN Miklos SARVARY 2012/38/MKT Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2029496 Determinants of Mobile Advertising Effectiveness: A Field Experiment Yakov Bart* Andrew T. Stephen** Miklos Sarvary*** March 21 2012 * Yakov Bart (Yakov.Bart@insead.edu) is an assistant professor of marketing at INSEAD, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676. Andrew T. Stephen (AStephen@katz
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TABLE OF CONTENT 1. Acknowledgement …………………………………………………....3 2. Executive Summary …………………………………………………..4 3. Introduction …………………………………………………………...5 4. Discussion ……………………………………………………………..5 5. Intervention Programs………………………………………………..14 6. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………17 7. References ………………………………………………………...…..18 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are heartily thankful to our lecturer, Dr. Syed Uddin, whose encouragement, guidance and support from initial to the final
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