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Geltrich-Ludgate, Brigitta; Tovar, Deanna – Unterrichtspraxis, 1987
The study of authentic texts gives students the opportunity to become functional in target-language situations. An exhaustive alphabetical list of authentic text types and corresponding learning activities are presented. Text types include: advertisements, bank materials, bills and receipts, calendars, captions, comics, commercials, decals, forms,…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Resources, Instructional Materials, Language Proficiency

Yee, Daniel S.; Sodhi, Suky – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
A catalog of heritage language projects funded by the Canadian government's Multiculturalism Program since 1973 lists milestones in the government's support of heritage languages, publications, research projects, teaching aids, resource kits, teacher training projects, and promotional organizations. (CB)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Heritage Education, Language Enrichment

Benseler, David P. – Modern Language Journal, 1984
Presents an annual survey of doctoral degrees (DA, DML, EdD, PhD) granted in 1983 in foreign languages, literature, culture, linguistics, and foreign language education. (SL)
Descriptors: Culture, Doctoral Dissertations, English (Second Language), Linguistics

Lavine, Roberta Z. – Hispania, 1992
An inexpensive way to foster interactive, participatory learning in the language laboratory through communicative tasks is described. Problems with traditional approaches are discussed, and enthusiastic reactions from both students and teachers to the University of Maryland-College Park multimedia approach are reported. (39 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Higher Education, Interactive Video, Language Laboratories

Shires, Nancy P. – IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies, 1993
Introduces the uses for computer-mediated (also called Discussion) lists. An address and, in most cases, a short description is provided for each of 49 lists. (three references) (CNP)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing
Alvarez, Gerardo – Francais dans le Monde, 1979
This directory lists programs in 23 countries, for the most part at universities, that deal with French for Special Purposes, mostly in the scientific and technical areas. The annotated entries are listed by country. (AM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Directories
TESL Talk, 1983
Lists professional organizations; library and resource centers; journals and periodicals; government publications; and books and articles with interests in language, adults, ESL, or social and educational issues. Most are Canadian. (EKN)
Descriptors: Adult Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Information Centers

McCrary, Ronald G. – Hispania, 1992
A list of computerized exercises, grade books, test generators and other software from eight publishers is presented. Information is given on generic software, other types of computer programs provided by the publisher, and text-specific computer exercises. Advantages or disadvantages are not discussed. (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Instructional Materials, Second Language Instruction
Finnemann, Michael D. – ICTFL Accents, 1995
A session of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL) October 1995 conference dealing with Internet resources for second language teachers is summarized, and in extension of that information, World Wide Web resources for language teachers are enumerated. In the conference session seven types of Internet resource are…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Information Networks, Information Seeking, Information Sources

Hedley, Carolyn N. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
This article lists computer software programs for use in teaching English as a Second Language to bilingual students. The article briefly describes 23 software packages, arranged by grade level from nursery school to university. A list of suppliers' addresses is also included. (JDD)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Achard-Bayle, Guy – Francais dans le Monde, 1985
Presents a listing of textbooks, computer program guides, articles, opinion papers, histories, reference works, databases, reviews, bibliographies, organizations, and other information sources concerning computer applications. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1982
A "Learning" magazine editor recommends five books for teachers: (1) "Hunger of Memory" (Richard Rodriguez); (2) "Cushla and Her Books" (Dorothy Butler); (3) "Uncivil Liberties" (Calvin Trillin); (4) "Selected Letters of James Thurber"; and (5) "The Selected Letters of Mark Twain." A…
Descriptors: Books, Child Language, Early Reading, Elementary Secondary Education
Podoliak, Esther – TESL Talk, 1988
Suggests the many resources available for searching for Canadian English-as-a-second-language instructional materials, including bibliographies, non-commercial sources, government sources, commercial materials, conference materials, periodicals, films, videos, photos, and sources not necessarily intended for, but useful in, instructional settings.…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Needs, Educational Resources, English (Second Language)
Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Lists 57 computer systems ranging in price from $6000 to $15,000. Information given for each system listed includes typical system price, type of microprocessor used in the system, amount of RAM, type of display system, graphics capability, type of operating system, available languages and software, and company address. (JL)
Descriptors: Costs, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers, Programing Languages
Darwin, Ian – Microsystems, 1984
Presented is a comprehensive listing of over 300 UNIX operating system programs from over 100 different sources. Entries are arranged by such categories as accounting applications, database programs, industrial applications, and languages. A cross-references guide of UNIX vendor addresses accompanies the listing. (JN)
Descriptors: Accounting, Databases, Industry, Programing Languages