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Moulden, Harvey – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1981
Describes a one-year experiment in self-directed learning for intermediate English students at the School of Mining Engineering of Nancy (France). Analyzes students' responses to a questionnaire and teachers' observations in an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach as compared to traditional second language courses. (MES)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Course Organization, Educational Experiments, English

Wright, Margaret – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Examines reasons for the failure of modern language teaching to fulfill its cultural aims and focuses on teaching methods, student assessment, course content, and teacher role. Conclusions are that teachers must be aware of the implications of different teaching strategies, their influence, and limitations. (17 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Change Agents, College Students, Course Objectives, Cultural Awareness