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Toward Rules for Rules in Foreign Language Textbooks.
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Peacock, Dennis E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
A preliminary set of principles of judging the pedagogical utility of proposed grammar rules is offered. The goal is the inclusion in teaching materials of only those rules which are linguistically accurate, pedagogically sound, and relevant to specified instructional objectives. (Author)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Instruction, Language Patterns, Material Development
Recommendations to the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies.
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Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Discusses the need to foster foreign language and international studies in the United States, with emphasis on research, curriculum and materials development, and teacher education. Recommendations are made regarding new legislation, priorities in existing legislation, and activities requiring the cooperation and organization of the foreign…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, International Studies
Evaluating Spontaneous Communication through Systematic Error Analysis.
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Hendrickson, James M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Presents a method for classifying errors of second language learners for the purpose of: (1) evaluating information in samples of students' communication, (2) diagnosing individual learner needs, (3) developing individualized instructional materials, and (4) deciding which errors to correct first. Suggests applications of the method in…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language)
Proceedings of the Second National Portuguese Conference: Culture, Education, and Community.
National Assessment and Dissemination Center for Bilingual Education, Fall River, MA. – 1977
The following papers on Portuguese-American culture and education are included: (1) "Portuguese-American Folklore: An Alternative to the 'rancho folclorico,'" (2) "Creating Cultural Materials for the Portuguese Bilingual Classroom," (3) "Values and Ideology in the School Curriculum: A Case Study," (4) "Portuguese…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, College Admission, Cultural Background