Undergraduate psychology majors (n = 277) completed a survey assessing their rationale for pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Only 52.9% correctly identified the differences in degree requirements. Of those, BA students indicated greater science anxiety and avoidance than those pursuing a BS. BS students…

Although previous literature has discussed ways of promoting the study of Portuguese, to our knowledge no study has ever directly surveyed students to ascertain why they chose to learn the language. This study reports on a survey of the motivations of first- and second-year Portuguese students to study the language, and contrasts their motivations…

This article explains two components in the review process of a university's principal preparation program. A superintendents' focus group session and an analysis of other universities' program profiles revealed a need to eliminate dated courses, include certification in the degree requirements, update the program curriculum with best practice,…

Within the context of Taiwan, where growing numbers of universities seek teaching excellence and better English learning outcomes, passing a designated English test has been imposed on thousands of university students as one of their degree requirements. This educational policy has become feasible only after the debut of the indigenous General…

The article examines the foreign language requirement in college and its impact on universities and students with specific learning disabilities (SLD). Noted are SLD foreign language learning subtypes, factors affecting SLD students' language learning ability, college expectations and requirements, and ways universities are dealing with these…

Presents the findings of the Modern Language Association 1994-95 survey furnishing data on the number of postsecondary institutions with college-wide foreign language requirements either for entrance or completion of a program. Findings indicate that degree requirements in foreign languages are more prevalent at large four-year institutions with…

With renewed emphasis on core curricula, many students are for the first time confronting a foreign language requirement. Some misconceptions about foreign language study, sources of student anxiety, and practical suggestions to advisors are discussed. (MLW)

Discusses reasons for requiring foreign language training of students in the scientific fields, emphasizing the need for access to more literature and for improved communication with foreign colleagues. In support of this position, presents data concerning the distribution by language of scientific journals and articles for the chemical and…

Arguments both pro and con about the foreign language (FL) requirement are presented. Negative arguments center on the decreasing value of FL study and the inadequacy of skills developed in a four course sequence. Positive arguments concern immediate benefits to students and the importance of FL study in a liberal arts curriculum. (AMH)

Makes some recommendations for the establishment and certification of study abroad programs, and discusses study abroad requirements for future language and area studies teachers. (AM)

Occidental College offers international programs and foreign affairs courses. The emphasis on international studies extends to the core curriculum with three major areas that deal with the history, politics, and culture of other countries. Undergraduates are required to take almost two years of a foreign language. (MLW)

Discusses requirements for the new People's University Certificate in English and finds improvement in the more precise statement of learning goals and system of course offerings and in the treatment of such items as "language appropriateness,""spontaneous language skills" and area studies. (IFS/WGA)

The Council on Learning's national conference of a representative segment of academic leadership held a discussion to elicit comments on the Council's Education and World View project. Internationalization of courses, language requirements, multicultural education, community colleges, teacher education, and undergraduate education are discussed.…

The 1987-89 survey represents the Modern Language Association's first effort to collect information from the stratified random sample of foreign language programs established in 1988. Topics include requirements, faculty characteristics, language coordinator functions, faculty role in governance, curricula, course offerings, enrollment, numbers of…

Presents the findings of an informal poll of teachers over 25 years about their experiences in education school courses and their thoughts on the proper requirements for the education degree in foreign languages. (Three references) (CK)