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RESEARCH INTERESTS
(second) language acquisition, (second) language instruction, second language writing, listening proficiency, individual differences
CURRENT PROJECT
Together with Sible Andringa, Jan Hulstijn, Nomi Olsthoorn, and Rob Schoonen I am currently involved in the Stilis project (Studies in Listening Proficiency). This project explores individual differences in listening proficiency of both first and second language learners.
Stilis website
PHD THESIS (defended April 19th, 2011): The Effectiveness of Comprehensive Corrective Feedback in Second Language Writing
Corrective feedback (CF) or error correction is a widely used method of targeting linguistic problems in second language (L2) learners’ writing. The role of CF in the process of acquiring an L2, however, is an issue of considerable controversy in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). Questions such as if, how, and when CF works, what type of CF is most effective, and which errors are (most) correctable, are yet to be answered by empirical research. My research intends to contribute to the settlement of these issues.
In two quantitative experiments and one qualitative study, I investigated the effects of direct and indirect comprehensive CF on L2 learners’ writing. The studies set out to explore both the value of CF as an editing tool, as well as its ability to constitute long-term accuracy improvement. In addition, they tested if CF comes with any negative side-effects that harm accuracy development, and looked into the influences of potentially mediating factors, such as the nature of the targeted error.
In providing robust evidence on the effectiveness of written error correction, the results presented in my thesis suggest that comprehensive CF is a valuable pedagogical tool. The findings also advance the theoretical understanding of the language learning potential of written CF.
Supervised by prof. dr. Folkert Kuiken and dr. Nivja de Jong
Dissertation (UvA Dare)
Artikel over onderzoek op Kennislink
Homepage Folkert Kuiken
Homepage Nivja de Jong
PUBLICATIONS
English publications
Van Beuningen, C.G., De Jong, N.H., & Kuiken, F. (2012). Evidence on the effectiveness of comprehensive error correction in second language writing. Language Learning 62(1), 1-41.
Van Beuningen, C.G. (2011). The effectiveness of comprehensive corrective feedback in second language writing. Dissertation, University of Amsterdam. (Defended April 19th 2011).
Van Beuningen, C.G. (2010a). Corrective feedback in L2 writing: Theoretical perspectives, empirical insights, and future directions. International Journal of English Studies 10(2), 1-27.
Van Beuningen, C.G., De Jong, N.H., & Kuiken, F. (2008a).The effect of direct and indirect corrective feedback on L2 learners’ written accuracy. ITL International Journal of Applied Linguistics 156, 279-296.
Andringa, S.J., Olsthoorn, N.M., Van Beuningen, C.G., Schoonen, R., & Hulstijn, J.H. (in press). Determinants of success in native and non-native listening comprehension: An individual differences approach. Language Learning.
Hulstijn, J.H., Van Beuningen, C.G., Andringa, S.J., Olsthoorn, N.M., & Schoonen, R. (submitted). Speech processing in native speakers as a function of age and level of education: What do adult native speakers have in common?
Van Beuningen, C.G., De Jong, N.H., & Kuiken, F. (under revision). An in-depth analysis of the effects of direct and indirect corrective feedback in L2 writing.
Van Beuningen, C.G., Andringa, S.J., Olsthoorn, N.M., Schoonen, R., & Hulstijn, J.H. (in preparation). Explaining age-related differences in native-speaker listening.
Dutch publications
Beuningen, C.G. van (te verschijnen). Het nut van de rode pen: Of, hoe en wanneer correctie bijdraagt aan de schriftelijke taalvaardigheid van tweedetaalleerders. Levende Talen Tijdschrift.
Beuningen, C.G. van, & Andringa, S.J. (2011). Studies in Listening (Stilis): In gesprek met Sible Andringa en Catherine van Beuningen. Les 29(174), 16-18.
Beuningen, C.G. van (2011). De rode pen werkt! Over het effect van correctieve feedback op de schrijfvaardigheid van tweedetaalleerders. Les 29(169), 24-27.
Beuningen, C.G. van (2010b). De rode pen werkt! Over het effect van correctieve feedback op de schrijfvaardigheid van tweedetaalleerders. Vakwerk 6, 75-88.
Beuningen, C.G. van (2010c). Corrigeren? Ja! Over het effect van correctieve feedback op de schrijfvaardigheid van anderstalige leerlingen in het voortgezet onderwijs. In S. Vanhooren & A. Motart (Eds.), Conferentiebundel van de vierentwintigste conferentie Het Schoolvak Nederlands, Gent, 19-20 november 2010 (pp. 296-299). Gent: Academia Press.
Beuningen, C.G. van, Jong, N.H. de & Kuiken, F. (2008b). Het effect van directe en indirecte correctieve feedback op schrijfproducten van vmbo-t leerlingen. Toegepaste Taalwetenschap in Artikelen 80, 63-74.
Van Beuningen et al. (2008a), ITL
Van Beuningen et al. (2008b), TTWiA
Van Beuningen (2010a), IJES
Van Beuningen (2010b), Vakwerk
Van Beuningen (2010c)
Van Beuningen et al. (2012), Language Learning
CONFERENCE PAPERS
An empirical approach to the logical problem of first and second language acquisition. Eurosla 2012, 22nd Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association. Poznan, Poland, September 5-8, 2012 (together with Jan Hulstijn, Sible Andringa, Nomi Olsthoorn, & Rob Schoonen).
Predictors of age-related differences in native speaker listening. Anéla 2012 Conferentie Toegepaste Taalwetenschap. Lunteren, the Netherlands, May 9-11, 2012 (awarded Anéla prize for best poster presentation).
Determinants of successful listening proficiency. AAAL 2012. Boston, United States, March 2012 (together with Sible Andringa, Jan Hulstijn, Rob Schoonen, & Nomi Olsthoorn).
Evidence on the effectiveness of comprehensive written corrective feedback. Universitat de Barcelona, Spain, February 24th, 2012.
Corrigeren? JA! Overhet effect van correctieve feedback op de schrijfvaardigheid van anderstalige leerlingen in het voortgezet onderwijs. 24ste conferentie Het Schoolvak Nederlands. Gent, Belgium, November 20th, 2010.
The effectiveness of comprehensive error correction in promoting L2 written accuracy. SIG Writing 2010, 12th International Conference of the EARLI Special Interest Group on Writing. Heidelberg, Germany, September 10th, 2010.
Evidence in support of comprehensive error correction in L2 writing. Eurosla 2010, 20th Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association. Reggio Emilia, Italy, September 3rd, 2010.
De rode pen werkt! Over het effect van correctieve feedback op de schrijfvaardigheid van tweedetaalleerders. 5e BVNT2 conferentie, Hoeven, June 5th, 2010.
De rode pen werkt! Over het effect van directe en indirecte feedback op schrijfproducten van tweedetaalleerders. Studiedag MBO taalcoach Academie. Taalbeleid Nederlandsin de praktijk. Amersfoort, May 28th, 2010.
Exploring short and long term effects of error correction on accuracy and complexity in L2 writing. AAAL 2010. Atlanta, US, March 6th, 2010.
De rode pen werkt! Over het effect van directe en indirecte correctieve feedback. Workshop on feedback on L2 writing, organized by Levende Talen journal (invited), November 26th, 2009.
Investigating the effect of direct and indirect corrective feedback in multilingual classrooms. Dutch-Swedisch research exchange workshop, organized by dr. M. Hajer (invited), Hogeschool Utrecht, October 9th, 2009.
The effect of error correction on grammatical and non-grammatical accuracy in L2 writing. Eurosla 2009, 19th Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association. Cork (University College, Cork), September 5th, 2009. Cancelled.
Investigating the efficacy of direct and indirect corrective feedback in Dutch multilingual classrooms. Earli 2009, 13th Biennial Conference. Fostering Communities of Learners. Amsterdam (UvA/VU), August 27th, 2009.
Werkt de rode pen? Over het effect van directe en indirecte correctieve feedback. TAC studiedag 2009 (invited), Tilburg University, January 21st, 2009.
The effect of corrective feedback on writing in the multilingual classroom. AILA 2008, 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics. Multilingualism: Challenges & Opportunities. Essen, Germany, August 24-29, 2008.
The effectiveness of two types of error correction in Dutch multilingual classrooms. 11th International Conference of the EARLI Special Interest Group on Writing. Lund University, Sweden, June 11-13, 2008.
Het effect van correctieve feedback op schrijfproducten van vmbo-t leerlingen. Anéla Voorjaarsstudiedag, Universiteit Leiden, April 18th, 2008.
The effect ofcorrective feedback on written output in content-based language instruction. Writing Research Across Borders: 3rd International Santa Barbara Conference on Writing Research. University of California, Santa Barbara, US, February 22-24, 2008.
The effectiveness of two types of error correction and writing practice. Anéla Juniorendag, Tilburg University, January 25th, 2008.
The effect of corrective feedback on written output in content-based second language instruction. NAP dag, University of Amsterdam, September 21st, 2007.
Het effect van feedback op schrijfvaardigheid vanuit een wetenschappelijk perspectief. Studiedag BVNT2, April 20th, 2007.