Towards a better understanding of the dynamic role of the distance language learner: Learner perceptions of personality, motivation, roles, and approaches

Distance Education

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 303-329

  Hurd, Stella ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33750881069     PISSN: 01587919     EISSN: 14750198     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01587910600940406     Document Type: Conference Paper

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