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Title: Language Development among Immigrant Students in Catalonia: A Two-Wave Design Study of Written and Oral Competences in a Multilingual Educational Context
Language: English
Authors: Fernando Senar (ORCID 0000-0002-7885-9670), Anna Amadó (ORCID 0000-0002-3012-4202), Judit Janés (ORCID 0000-0002-7870-0547), Àngel Huguet (ORCID 0000-0002-0355-4901)
Source: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 2025 28(7):849-862.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Grade 8
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Grade 10
High Schools
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Secondary School Students, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Romance Languages, Language Minorities, Multilingualism, Linguistic Competence, Grade 8, Grade 10, Verbal Ability, Syntax, Orthographic Symbols, Verbal Communication, Verbal Development, Learning Trajectories
Geographic Terms: Spain
DOI: 10.1080/13670050.2025.2527797
ISSN: 1367-0050
1747-7522
Abstract: The development of linguistic ability in immigrant students is a key element in reducing the high rates of school failure and dropout that disproportionately affect this group. This study adopts a quantitative two-wave design to examine the development of various oral and written linguistic skills in a sample of 72 immigrant students in compulsory secondary education in Catalonia. Over two years, corresponding to the second cycle of compulsory secondary education, this development was assessed in the two official languages of Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish. The results showed a significant overall improvement in the learning of both languages. However, differences were observed when breaking down the linguistic components: morphosyntax improved notably in both languages, while reading did not show the same progression. These findings highlight the need to review how linguistic competences are addressed in the curricula implemented by the Catalan education system to ensure academic success among immigrant students.
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