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Education Scotland, 2022
This Advice provides important information on the national context and describes best practice to support senior leaders, practitioners, and education authorities in evaluating and planning for improvement in Gaelic Education. It is based on evidence from inspections, reviews and validated self-evaluation, covering all sectors of Gaelic Education…
Descriptors: Indo European Languages, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Public Policy
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Bugliani, Ann – ADFL Bulletin, 1998
Argues that, although it is worthwhile to teach literature in its original language, there is merit to teaching foreign language literature in translation. Most college-level language teachers have the language competence to teach literature in English, and if it's not taught in the language department, it may be taught in the English department,…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Second Language Programs, Curriculum Design, Higher Education
Baker, Keith – 1999
The design of California's Structured English Immersion (SEI) program for limited-English-speaking students, which replaced its bilingual education program by state mandate, is described and suggestions for implementation are offered. SEI has several variations, each characterized by (1) extensive use of English and (2) use of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
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Katz, Michael R. – ADFL Bulletin, 1998
Teaching foreign-language literature in translation, within the foreign language department, has intellectual and pragmatic justifications. Intellectually, it is a source of joy for language faculty to share target language literature, and it is the thematic components, not language, that offer richest discussion. Practically, students don't have…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Second Language Programs, Curriculum Design, Higher Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1991
The curriculum guide for the basic German second language program in Manitoba elementary and secondary schools is presented. The first part offers the rationale for the broad goals of the program, with a focus on the benefits of cultural and language education for individuals and society alike. This section also contains a discussion of the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education
Feagles, Shelley M.; Dickey, Karlene N. – 1994
The guide describes the educational system of Norway, primarily to assist in placement of Norwegian students in U.S. schools and for transfer of credits. An introductory chapter gives background about Norway and its people, educational governance, and language of instruction. The second chapter outlines the system of preschool, primary, and lower…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Certification