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Herron, Carol – Modern Language Journal, 1982
Defines two metaphors taken from curriculum theories in general: the mind-body metaphor and the production metaphor. Relates each to several approaches of learning a foreign language. Concludes with some observations concerning the functioning of metaphor as it relates to contemporary foreign language teaching approaches. (EKN)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar Translation Method, Language Acquisition, Metaphors
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Delamere, Trish – System, 1985
Discusses the change from an emphasis on structural forms to language functions in teachig English as a second language and the problems it presents for test writers. Suggest that criterion-referenced tests may provide an alternative to test construction and scoring procedures fr the new communicative tests of ESL. (SED)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, English (Second Language), Language Tests, Notional Functional Syllabi
Galisson, Robert – Bulletin CILA, 1980
This discussion addresses the need for teaching vocabulary in the framework of second language instruction, aiming at communicative competence and using authentic documents as instructional material. The analysis is based on "Le Niveau-Seuil" (Threshold Level), and discusses the following elements of a functional methodology: (1) the fact that…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Definitions, Language Usage, Lexicology
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Chang, Bok-Myung – Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 1999
Analyzes the seventh draft of Korea's national curriculum, compares it to the sixth curriculum, and makes suggestions regarding syllabus design that focus on limitations of the sixth and a multisyllabus model. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis, Course Descriptions, Foreign Countries
Finocchiaro, Mary – 1983
An experienced teacher of English as a second language (ESL) laments the lack of dialogue between ESL and other foreign language teachers and outlines some of her concerns about the foreign language teaching profession, including the lack of strong linguistic theory to replace the earlier structural emphasis, unrealistic methodologies, incomplete…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Strategies, Language Teachers, Minority Groups
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Davies, Alan – Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1985
Describes three "continuum categories" of language tests and the place of communicative tests in each of the three continuums. The question of what communication involves is discussed and five different approaches to communicative language testing are presented. (SED)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Criterion Referenced Tests, Evaluation, Language Tests
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Schwerdtfeger, Inge C. – System, 1980
Describes preception-oriented foreign language teaching strategies by listing the characteristic features of the perception of social processes and the methods for putting the principles of perception orientation into practice through such techniques as dialogues, roleplays, and simulation. Includes extensive bibliographic references. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Dialogs (Language), Instructional Materials
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Littlejohn, Andrew – ELT Journal, 1985
Argues that a truly learner-centered approach in second language teaching should be concerned with allowing learners a greater role in the management of their learning by providing opportunities for learner choice in the method and scope of study. Reports on experiments in this approach at the University College of Bahrain. (SED)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
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
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Boyle, Eloise M. – Theory into Practice, 1994
Examines practical ways to improve the quality of Russian language instruction in higher education. The article reviews briefly chapters from two recently revised Russian textbooks, suggests a move from a grammar-based to a communicative syllabus, and notes difficulties and rewards in switching to a notional-functional syllabus. (SM)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Change
Trabert, Judith A. – 1979
This paper describes the functional-notional approach to language teaching and learning in terms of the ways it can be used to meet the communicative needs of the potential language learners, particularly adults, who vary in what they want to do in the target language. It contrasts the functional system with conventional approaches, illustrates…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages)
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Saito, Yoshiko – Theory into Practice, 1994
Presents issues concerning traditional MBA programs and traditional liberal arts Japanese language programs and discusses the need to integrate the two disciplines; addresses the need for new instructional approaches, particularly the need for using authentic materials to develop practical language skills; discusses the value of integrating…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Literacy, Culture, Enrollment Trends
Ervin, Gerard L., Ed. – 1981
Papers in this volume on individualized instruction in foreign languages include: (1) "Individualized Instruction and 'Back to Basics': Are They Compatible?" by Howard B. Altman; (2) "Individualized Instruction in French at Northwestern University" by Margaret Sinclair Breslin; (3) "An Individualized French Program for…
Descriptors: African Languages, Arabic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conversational Language Courses