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Abstract

Abstract

This study triangulated multiple data sources and methods to identify the real-world needs of undergraduate students in a French as a second language program. Graduates ( = 130) and current students ( = 67) rated the importance of a series of written production, interaction, and mediation tasks detailed in the CEFR Companion Volume (Council of Europe, 2020). A subset of alumni ( = 5) participated in focus group interviews. Results indicated that all participants placed primary importance on writing for personal communication (i.e., correspondence, forms, creative writing, relaying information, online interaction). Similarly, interviewees discussed the importance of non-academic writing in their work and daily lives, and highlighted challenges associated with correspondence, writing teaching materials, and academic writing. Findings suggest a need for writing instruction in diverse real-world genres for both personal interaction and academic writing.

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Keyword(s): academic writing; French as a second language; needs analysis; writing for interpersonal communication; writing tasks

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