French as a Second Language
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Intensive French
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Focus on French as communication tool through concentrated exposure and use of the language and involves compacting of the regular curriculum.
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Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2000).Growth of Intensive French: number of classes (1998-2008) Chart - Details
Intensive French - A British Columbia Perspective, by Wendy Carr, (published in Canadian Parents for French Bulletin Winter 2007)
Germain, C., Lightbown, P., Netten, J., & Spada, N. (2004). Intensive French and Intensive English: Similarities and Differences. The Canadian Modern Language Review/La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes, 60(3 ), 409-430.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2000). Transdisciplinary Approach and Intensity in Second Language Learning/Teaching. Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics/Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 3(1-2 ), 107-122.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2004a). Developing the Curriculum for Intensive French. The Canadian Modern Language Review/La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes, 60(3), 295-308.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2004b). Intensive French: Introduction. The Canadian Modern Language Review/La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes, 60(3), 263-273.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2004c). Theoretical and Research Foundations of Intensive French. The Canadian Modern Language Review/La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes, 60(3), 275-294.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (2005). Pedagogy and Second Language Learning: Lessons Learned from Intensive French. Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics/Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 8(2), 183-210.
Netten, J., & Germain, C. (À paraître). Intensive French in Canada. In M. Dooly & D. Eastment (Eds), Teachers' Voices on Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning Languages. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholar Press.
Rising to the Challenge: A Research Perspective on How to Double the Proportion of Secondary School Graduates with a Functional Knowledge of their Second Official Language, Sharon Lapkin, Modern Language Centre, OISE/UT. (2004)
Lower performing students, Dr. Joan Netten, Memorial University of Newfoundland (NL) and Dr. Claude Germain, Université du Québec à Montréal (QC)




