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Download full textStrasheim, Lorraine A. – 1989
This digest considers the problems of foreign language instruction in small high schools and discusses possible solutions. A critical challenge for American education, pointed out by reform reports of the 1980's, is improvement of instruction in foreign languages to instill language proficiency. These national concerns have been translated into…
Descriptors: Distance Education, High Schools, Language Proficiency, Language Teachers
Eddy, Peter A.; And Others – 1980
A study was undertaken in order to provide current data and comprehensive information about Chinese language instruction in United States higher education. This report is based on the responses to a survey in 1979. In addition to the discussion of the survey responses, an examination of changes that have taken place since a previous report in 1969…
Descriptors: Chinese, College Second Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, Financial Support
Curtain, Helena – 1990
Interest in elementary school foreign language programs has resurfaced in recent years, and the number of programs is increasing. Many states are requiring foreign language study at the elementary level. For a local school or community seeking to implement elementary school language programs, it is important that a rationale be developed to meet…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
