Robert C. Lafayette

826 total citations · 1 hit paper
23 papers, 528 citations indexed

About

Robert C. Lafayette is a scholar working on Language and Linguistics, Linguistics and Language and Education. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert C. Lafayette has authored 23 papers receiving a total of 528 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 7 papers in Language and Linguistics, 5 papers in Linguistics and Language and 5 papers in Education. Recurrent topics in Robert C. Lafayette's work include EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (5 papers), Second Language Learning and Teaching (4 papers) and Multilingual Education and Policy (3 papers). Robert C. Lafayette is often cited by papers focused on EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (5 papers), Second Language Learning and Teaching (4 papers) and Multilingual Education and Policy (3 papers). Robert C. Lafayette collaborates with scholars based in United States. Robert C. Lafayette's co-authors include H. Ned Seelye, Isabel Borrás, Genelle Morain and Barbara F. Freed and has published in prestigious journals such as Modern Language Journal, Studies in Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Annals.

In The Last Decade

Robert C. Lafayette

13 papers receiving 369 citations

Hit Papers

Effects of Multimedia Courseware Subtitling on the Speaki... 1994 2026 2004 2015 1994 50 100 150
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Effects of Multimedia Courseware Subtitling on the Speaking Performance of College Students of French
    1994 160 citations Isabel Borrás, Robert C. Lafayette Modern Language Journal profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert C. Lafayette United States 7 408 219 115 110 78 23 528
Joseph Foley Singapore 10 254 0.6× 172 0.8× 192 1.7× 85 0.8× 83 1.1× 30 428
Frank W. Medley United States 4 350 0.9× 227 1.0× 104 0.9× 206 1.9× 112 1.4× 9 507
Kristina Love Australia 13 238 0.6× 296 1.4× 99 0.9× 259 2.4× 118 1.5× 41 519
Lía D. Kamhi‐Stein United States 10 297 0.7× 277 1.3× 173 1.5× 159 1.4× 107 1.4× 20 468
Josef Hellebrandt United States 7 268 0.7× 172 0.8× 96 0.8× 143 1.3× 73 0.9× 10 412
Margie Berns United States 14 569 1.4× 422 1.9× 358 3.1× 71 0.6× 79 1.0× 44 734
Stephen J. Gaies United States 10 383 0.9× 313 1.4× 146 1.3× 127 1.2× 181 2.3× 19 559
Eric Hawkins United Kingdom 8 429 1.1× 335 1.5× 276 2.4× 91 0.8× 120 1.5× 16 608
Orlando R. Kelm United States 4 240 0.6× 139 0.6× 29 0.3× 92 0.8× 104 1.3× 19 335
Sandra Silberstein United States 8 208 0.5× 161 0.7× 92 0.8× 103 0.9× 165 2.1× 18 432

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1996). National standards : a catalyst for reform. 40 indexed citations
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Borrás, Isabel & Robert C. Lafayette. (1994). Effects of Multimedia Courseware Subtitling on the Speaking Performance of College Students of French. Modern Language Journal. 78(1). 61–75. 160 indexed citations breakdown →
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1994). Culture et enseignement du français : réflexions théoriques et pédagogiques : colloque international, Louisiana University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2-4 juillet 1990. Medical Entomology and Zoology.
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Borrás, Isabel & Robert C. Lafayette. (1994). Effects of Multimedia Courseware Subtitling on the Speaking Performance of College Students of French. Modern Language Journal. 78(1). 61–61. 29 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C., et al.. (1992). The French-Speaking World: An Anthology of Cross-Cultural Perspectives. Modern Language Journal. 76(3). 415–415. 2 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1991). "Total Physical Response": Un apprentissage non conventionnel ("Total Physical Response": An Unconventional Way to Learn)..
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Lafayette, Robert C., et al.. (1985). Students Learn Language via a Civilization Course—A Comparison of Second Language Classroom Environments. Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 7(3). 323–342. 18 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1985). Education Theory and Methods: International Teacher Education..
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Lafayette, Robert C. & H. Ned Seelye. (1984). Teaching Culture: Strategies for Intercultural Communication. Modern Language Journal. 68(4). 387–387. 225 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C., et al.. (1984). Haitian Creole via Total Physical Response; An Introduction..
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Freed, Barbara F., et al.. (1979). From Community to the Classroom: Gathering Second Language Speech Samples. Die Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German. 12(1). 119–119. 1 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1978). Coping with ‘Innovative Overchoice:’ A Curriculum Model*. Foreign Language Annals. 11(3). 247–256. 1 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1978). Teaching Culture: Strategies and Techniques. Language in Education: Theory and Practice, No. 11.. 3 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1976). The culture revolution in foreign language teaching. 19 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C., et al.. (1974). Foreign Language Study: Perspective and Prospect. Modern Language Journal. 58(7). 375–375. 5 indexed citations
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1974). The Case for Student Creativity..
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1973). Creativity in the Foreign Language Classroom..
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1973). Job Security and Student Enrollment: A Synonym Drill.. 5(2). 10–19.
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1972). Diversification: The Key to Student‐Centered Programs*. Modern Language Journal. 56(6). 349–354.
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Lafayette, Robert C.. (1971). An Investigation of Causes Leading to Early Attrition in Foreign Language Study. OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network). 1 indexed citations

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