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| Audio-Visual Language Journal | 8 |
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| Clark, J. L. | 1 |
| Dyson, Peter | 1 |
| Harding, Ann | 1 |
| Hawkins, Eric W. | 1 |
| Hoy, Peter H. | 1 |
| Naylor, Jean Ann | 1 |
| Page, Brian | 1 |
| Smith, D. G. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 8 |
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Clark, J. L. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents an analysis of the various concerns that must be addressed in modern language syllabus design. A questionnaire on students' communicative needs is included. An attempt is made to differentiate among different syllabus forms. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Language Instruction, Models, Modern Language Curriculum
Aitken, Kenneth G. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents an overview of "constructivist" models of speech perception and information processing and reviews a variety of aural comprehension evaluation techniques which reflect those models. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Auditory Perception, Language Instruction, Language Processing
Dyson, Peter – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Discusses the implications of language instruction to all pupils, regardless of ability, for the education of language teachers. (AM)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Educational Policy, Educational Trends, French
Harding, Ann; Naylor, Jean Ann – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Proposes a learner-centered model of different levels of graded objectives for teaching foreign languages from the elementary-beginner stages through the public examination level in the United Kingdom. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary Secondary Education
Hawkins, Eric W. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Examines some problems involved in compulsory second language instruction on the secondary level, and suggests some approaches to second language instruction that stress cognitive development and awareness of language. (AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Policy, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
Hoy, Peter H. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Argues for an awareness on the part of employers and teachers of the important role language skills can play in industry. (AM)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Qualifications, Industry, Language Enrollment
Smith, D. G. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents a rationale and suggestions for ensuring contact between the second language learner and representatives of the target culture, in the home country as well as overseas. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Exchange, Culture Contact, Exchange Programs
Page, Brian – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Discusses and critiques the notional/functional syllabus and the concept of "threshold level" as elaborated by the Council of Europe. (AM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Continuing Education Units
