Presents statistical data on the production and placement rates of Ph.D.'s in the field of languages and literature. Points out that the decline in production, although differing greatly among disciplines, has responded to the pressures of the academic job market, but has not improved the survivors' employment prospects. (MES)

Reports the results of a survey of high school and college foreign language teachers participating in 24 collaboratives around the country. Information about the effects of the alliances on the teachers' attitudes and instructional effectiveness are reported, and an update about current programs in academic alliances in foreign languages is…