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Vanderplank, Robert N. process within the – MEXTESOL Journal, 1982
The methods and materials used in a language lab (LL) are analyzed. The theoretical advantages of the LL are enumerated, including its ability to provide a variety of programs and activities and its provision of an opportunity for students to listen critically to their voices. In order to determine if these advantages are being used, a set of…
Descriptors: Language Laboratories, Listening Comprehension, Second Language Instruction, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

Bunker, Duane F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1982
Describes new approach to use of audio-motor unit as listening comprehension strategy composed of a series of oral commands which elicit physical responses. Proposes using these units in language lab in order to conserve time and have an objective means of evaluating units. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Language Laboratories, Listening Comprehension, Second Language Instruction

Chvany, Catherine V. – Russian Language Journal, 1979
Discusses general strategies and specific devices to motivate intermediate and advanced students to use the language laboratory frequently and efficiently. Suggests types of materials most effective for language laboratory use. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Listening Comprehension, Literature

Rathet, Ilyse – TESOL Journal, 1994
The assignment of listening tasks for students to do while listening to conversational English tapes in a Japanese language lab is described. Students are instructed to create their own visuals. Sample activities and procedures are outlined. (Contains 13 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Freehand Drawing, Illustrations, Language Laboratories

Parke, T. H. – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1982
Describes language laboratory program designed to help learners to move from comprehension of a spoken text through definite phases to their own utterance. Material used is an off-air recording from French radio. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, French, Higher Education, Language Laboratories

Freire, Jose L.; Kunzel, Patricia A. – Hispania, 1983
Analysis of the literature of second language learning as applied to language laboratory use suggests that the emphasis be placed on listening comprehension prior to and independent of productive oral use of the target language, both to establish comprehension and to sustain student motivation. (MSE)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Efficiency, Instructional Materials, Language Laboratories

Holmes, Glyn – Modern Language Journal, 1980
Discusses the reasons for growing disenchantment with the language laboratory and introduces a novel approach to advanced listening comprehension exercises based on recordings of professional entertainers. Analyzes the sketches as examples of authentic discourse, as illustrations of different speech registers and regional variants, and as vehicles…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Audiotape Recordings, Cultural Awareness, French
Borchardt, Frank L., Ed.; Johnson, Eleanor M. T., Ed. – 1995
This conference proceeding presents abstracts, complete papers, and presenter biographies from the 1995 Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) annual symposium on computers and collaborative learning. Presented topics included courseware, preconference workshop reports, and conference papers presented, including guest speaker…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Cooperation
Flores Revilla, Maria Teresa; Zoreda, Margaret Lee; Vivaldo Lima, Javier; Blanco Lopez, Guadalupe; Caballero Robles, Teresita del Rosario; Mercau Appiani, Virginia – 1997
The guide presents the newly-developed curriculum of the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana at Iztapalapa (Mexico) for its program in English as a foreign language. An introductory section provides background information on the initiative to design a new curriculum. The second section presents the principles on which the curriculum and its methods…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Audiotape Recordings, College Second Language Programs, Courseware