Accession Number:

AD0777175

Title:

Information Processing Models and Computer Aids for Human Performance. Second Language Learning

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

BOLT BERANEK AND NEWMAN INC CAMBRIDGE MA

Personal Author(s):

• Kalikow, Daniel N.
• Rollins, Ann M.

Report Date:

1973-12-31

Pagination or Media Count:

58.0

Abstract:

The task is to carry out the final development of a computer-based system for automated instruction of the new speech sounds of second languages, and to field-test this system for two language pairs English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish speakers learning English. This report describes the first evaluation experiment of the Mark II model of the Automated Pronunciation Instructor API system. Two matched groups of students of Elementary Mandarin Chinese were studied. One group was tested and trained with the API system the other was simply tested within the same time frame. Significant treatment effects were observed.

Descriptors:

• *CHINESE LANGUAGE
• *LEARNING
• *TRAINING DEVICES
• COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE