English language learner's writing practices and attitudes

Written Communication

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 36-75

  McCarthey, Sarah J ^a   García, Georgia Earnest ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

Author keywords

Linguistic diversity; Literary practices; Mandarin English language learners; Spanish English language learners; Student attitudes; Teacher expectations

Indexed keywords

EID: 21544453845     PISSN: 07410883     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0741088304271830     Document Type: Article

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