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Underwood, John H. – 1982
The potential application of artificial intelligence (AI) to computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is explored. Two areas of AI that hold particular interest to those who deal with language meaning--knowledge representation and expert systems, and natural-language processing--are described and examples of each are presented. AI contribution…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Laihiala-Kankainen, Sirkka – 1988
This publication discusses the use of intensive teaching methods for language instruction, also known as suggestopedia ("suggestopaedy"). The theory of suggestopedia, various methods developed from the theory, and their applications are described. A description of Lozanov's suggestopedic method precedes a discussion about the various…
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Girard, Denis; And Others – 1988
A study of the organization of modern language curricula in Council of Europe member countries includes a discussion of theoretical aspects and problem areas in syllabus design, an analysis of syllabuses for school use, and a statement of the principles of syllabus construction. The discussion of syllabus design problems looks at the concept of…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
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Akinnaso, F. Niyi – International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue Internationale de Pedagogie, 1993
Assesses Nigeria's efforts to achieve mother-tongue literacy for its citizens. Describes Nigeria's complicated sociolinguistic landscape, national language policies, and the Ife experimental project, studying the use of the mother tongue in primary schools. Points to nonlinguistic factors in educational success, including parental background,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Policy, Experimental Programs, Foreign Countries