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Alosco, Salvatore – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1978
States the reasons for introducing the study of foreign languages as early as possible in the scholastic curriculum. (CFM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, FLES, Language Instruction
Titone, R.; Sanzo, R. – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1978
This article describes the first phase of a project designed to introduce the teaching of English and French into a certain number of classes in elementary schools in Turin, Milan, Rome, and Naples, Italy. (CFM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), FLES, French
Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1991
The Resolution of Verona on Foreign Language Teaching in Elementary Schools answers the following questions: (1) Who should teach foreign languages? (2) What qualifications and preparation should the teachers have? (3) Which languages should be taught? (4) In which grade should foreign language teaching begin? (5) How many hours a week? and (6)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, FLES, Foreign Countries, Language Teachers
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Christian, Donna; Pufahl, Ingrid U.; Rhodes, Nancy C. – Educational Leadership, 2005
Numerous reports and articles have decried the mediocrity of U.S. students' foreign language skills and have called for improved language education. One study that looked at foreign language education in 19 countries suggests several characteristics of successful foreign language programs: starting early, providing an articulated framework,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Heritage Education, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries