Less-Commonly Taught Languages
in Selected Elementary and Secondary Schools in California

[Table 14]
Factor Analysis of the Parents' Responses
on the "Attitudes Towards Foreign Language Study" Scale



"It is important to study foreign languages because ..."


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I wish to read newspapers/magazines in another language..762
I want to read literature in the original language, not translated..725
I wish to learn many foreign languages..671
I enjoy meeting and listening to speakers of other languages..661
I wish I could speak another language perfectly..599
Studying a foreign language is enjoyable experience..587
It is important for everyone to learn a foreign language..550
If I stay in another country, I can use the language..545
I want to speak the language, if I visit a foreign country..493
Eigen Value3.540
Predicted Variance39.326%



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Cover Page and Directory
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Description of Evaluation Activities
Chapter 3: Portfolios as Assessment Devices
Chapter 4: Oral Proficiency Assessment Results
Chapter 5: Student and Parent Questionnaire Survey Results (Part A)
Chapter 5: Student and Parent Questionnaire Survey Results (Part B)
Chapter 6: Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of the Program
References
Appendices

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