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Ingram, D. E. – 1990
A discussion of language policy development focuses on the components of rational policy with reference to the Queensland (Australia) language education policy developed recently. The paper argues that language policy is ultimately derived from the nature and needs of the society, the goals identified for the future of the society, and the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Language Planning, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedCorson, David – Foreign Language Annals, 1989
Explores aspects of successful foreign language teaching and learning that could be pertinent to the design of school policies; defines the current conception of "communicative competence"; discusses how cultural studies can be related to foreign language instruction; and describes a model policy developed during case studies across various…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Peer reviewedThomas, Clayton F.; Monoson, Patricia K. – Innovative Higher Education, 1993
A survey indicates that student complaints led legislators in 20 states to mandate that higher education institutions develop policies on oral English proficiency of instructors, including language certification for international teaching assistants. Many institutions responded with policies requiring formal language testing and remedial…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Students, Higher Education
Download full textWisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Whitewater. – 1993
The position statement of the Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers (WAFLT) task force on middle school foreign languages outlines its philosophy for development and administration of second language programs and instruction to meet the special characteristics and social and educational needs of middle school students. The report…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Educational Policy, Intermediate Grades
Kershook, Laurie – 1990
A method for designing a foreign language program is presented. The guide is intended for use at the department level in British schools and based on new national curriculum requirements for modern language instruction. The resulting program should be a team effort, relate to the general philosophy and curricular policies and objectives of the…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, British National Curriculum, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques
Adger, Carolyn Temple – 1997
The paper discusses some issues that language variation creates for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction, identifies research strands relevant to program development, and describes two dialect program exemplars. It also suggests considerations for educational policy formation with respect to dialects. The introductory section gives…
Descriptors: Creoles, Curriculum Design, Dialect Studies, Dialects
