Analyzes a recent publication of a German foreign language teachers' organization on the topic of the title. Sees gratifying progress in the basic attitude, but finds that in some segments the traditional university curriculum's influence persists. (IFS/WGA)

Courses in linguistics should be included in teacher training programs for future teachers of English as a second language but they must be taught with the practical needs of the classroom teacher in mind. (CFM)

This article discusses the three ways in which language teaching and content teaching may be related. (CFM)

The weaknesses and shortcomings of the present language programs in African universities are reviewed along with some plans for future development. The design of a course in language and culture is outlined. (JMF)

Discusses three obstacles to interdisciplinary cooperation in education: (1) compartmentalization of teachers and teaching, (2) reluctance of educators to tackle the problem, and (3) difficulties in intraschool and intrasystem communication. Recommends collecting, expanding, and sharing curricular components to achieve the goal. (PMJ)

Asserts that to revitalize foreign language study we need: (1) a reevaluation of the setting in which foreign language programs exist; (2) uniform standards for initial student placement in foreign language programs; and (3) continual updating by teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors of the objectives, methodology, and content of the…

Four broad questions are addressed in this consideration of foreign language study in the total school setting. The first part deals with the broad perspective that is needed in order to integrate the educational enterprise and to form a community of educators each with a special contribution to make. Some considerations relevant to this question…