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Peer reviewedTremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
The debate over whether Canadian second-language teaching should emphasize language study or language experience is examined, and it is concluded that the emerging consensus is for integration of the two in English and French second-language instruction. The National Core French Study teaching model is recommended for all languages. (10…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMignault, Louis B. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
Historical/sociocultural circumstances of the French language in Canada are outlined and the role of Quebec French in Canadian language education is discussed, focusing on its place in French teaching outside Quebec and in development of bilingualism. Establishment of a Quebecois language is viewed as essential to French Canadian cultural…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Foreign Countries, French, Language Attitudes
Peer reviewedTaylor, Shelley – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
A study investigated the academic, sociocultural, psychological, and linguistic adaptation of a shy four-year-old native Cantonese-speaking child enrolled in early French immersion in Canada, learning English and French simultaneously. Areas of future research on trilingualism are suggested, and the popular belief that immersion works only for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBrooks, Frank B. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
A study examined the conversations of eight groups of high school students in a level three Spanish class during a jigsaw speaking task, and compared their language use patterns with those of intermediate-level learners of English as a Second Language. Results suggest both similarities and differences. Choice of language is also considered. (17…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Research, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedBoschetto-Sandoval, Sandra M.; Deneire, Marc; Sandoval, Ciro A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
A study of the role of the modern language program at Michigan Technological University looks at perceptions of administrators, faculty, and students concerning the program and language learning needs, and student motivation in studying languages. Concludes that despite language enrollment and retention problems, modern language courses are both…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, College Curriculum
