TY - JOUR T1 - Student modeling and ab initio language learning JF - System Y1 - 2003 A1 - Heift, T. A1 - Schulze, M. AB - Provides examples of student modeling techniques that have been employed in computer-assisted language learning over the past decade. Describes two systems for learning German: "German Tutor" and "Geroline." Shows how a student model can support computerized adaptive language testing for diagnostic purposes in a Web-based language learning environment that does not rely on parsing technology. (Author/VWL) VL - 31 ER -