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This study has investigated the practicability and applicability of CL as an instructional method in two Chinese EFL classrooms. A mixed methods design and a case study approach worked together to address the research questions.
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Lin, L. (2015). Conclusions: Toward a Broader Pedagogy. In: Investigating Chinese HE EFL Classrooms. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44503-7_10
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