McManness, Linda M.Johnson, Brianne J.Baylor University. Dept. of Modern Foreign Languages.2006-07-242017-04-072006-07-242017-04-072006-052006-07-24http://hdl.handle.net/2104/3959Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-82).This study explores the influence that determinants such as age, length of exposure, learning environment, personality, attitude, study habits, personal practice, and personal motivation have on individuals studying a foreign language. Participants provide feedback on their own experiences while learning a foreign language to ascertain which elements are most influential in predicting future success in the areas of oral production, written production, aural comprehension, and reading comprehension.vi, 82 p.300873 bytes134118 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Language and languages -- Study and teaching.Second Language Acquisition.Language acquisition -- Age factors.ThesisWorldwide access