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Field dependence-independence and hemisphericity as variables in L2 achievement

Bogaziçi University

Semiha Atakan

Bogaziçi University

Following an extensive review of the literature, this study explores the relationship between L2 achievement and two learner characteristics - field dependence-independence and hemisphericity. Sixty-nine Turkish students of 11 to 12 years of age in an intensive EFL programme were administered the GEFT, the CLEM, and tests of L2 achievement. Significant positive correlations were observed between the GEFT scores and scores on L2 achievement tests. As expected, field independent learners performed better on the discrete-point and cloze tests. Hemisphericity, however, was not found to be related to L2 achievement. These results are evaluated critically and their implications for further research are discussed.

Second Language Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, 135-149 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/026765839000600203


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