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Federici, Theresa – Research-publishing.net, 2017
This paper outlines the rationale behind L2 process writing and Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) approaches adopted in order to design a course within a modern language degree to bridge the gap between language and culture elements of the programme. This was achieved by creating an environment that replicates that of a researcher and by placing…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Process Approach (Writing), Active Learning, Inquiry
Sciriha, Lydia, Comp. – Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2013
This regional dossier aims to provide concise, descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education in a specific region of Europe--Malta. Aspects that are addressed include features of the education system, recent educational policies, main actors, legal arrangements, and support structures, as well as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Semitic Languages, Language Usage, Statistical Data

Stern, H. H. – Modern Language Journal, 1983
Outlines a plan for a multidimensional language curriculum consisting of four components--language, culture, communicative activities, and general language education. (EKN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Study Centers, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Spolsky, Bernard; And Others – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
The educational policy of the kingdom of Tonga, located in the South Pacific, boasts a high level of literacy in both English and the vernacular language (Tongan), making this country a thriving example of national biliteracy. While written English serves external relations, higher level administrative or educational functions, written Tongan…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Communications, Diglossia, Educational Policy
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Morocco discusses the role of English within Moroccan society and within the educational system. The status of English as the second foreign language is noted, and the role of English in higher levels of education, from the second cycle of secondary school through university and vocational…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Egypt examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. The status of English as the main foreign language and as the medium of instruction in a small number of influential schools is discussed as well as the extent and content of the university English course. Also…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Colombia discusses the role of English in the educational system and in Colombian society. The status of English as the country's first foreign language is examined. It is noted that because Spanish is sufficient for most needs and because there is a relatively small number of Colombians…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Senegal examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. It is noted that English is the principal foreign language studied, but that it is used very little as a means of communication. The English curriculum is described, especially the secondary school examinations,…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Denmark examines the role of English in Danish society and in the educational system. The status of English as the principal foreign language since the Second World War is noted as well as the wide usage of English as the principal medium of communication between Danes and non-Danish…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Hungary discusses the role of English within Hungarian society and within the educational system. It is noted that English is taught as the main foreign language after Russian and that it is offered mainly in the gymnasiums and on the university level. The composition of the teaching cadre…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries

Rodono, Eleonora Consoli – System, 1984
Discusses an experiment conducted with three classes of nursing students at Catania University Polyclinic (Italy) that attempted to find meaningful contexts for use in English as second language teaching curriculum (for nurses). By practicing dialogs typical of nurse-patient interactions in a hospital context, student nurses learned to interact…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Foreign Countries, Hospitals, Interpersonal Communication

McMeniman, Marilyn M. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
States that the major challenge for language educators and educational policymakers is how to implement a national language policy in Australia. Suggests avoiding past mistakes, such as the adoption of a major educational innovation without the concurrent development of the training of personnel, the development of necessary curricular resources…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups

Tansley, Paula; Craft, Alma – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Reports on a survey of mother tongue teaching and support for primary age pupils in England and Wales, undertaken as part of the Schools Council Mother Tongue Project. The analysis indicates that the majority of local education authorities now have a multilingual school population, and that bilingual pupils can communicate in a wide range of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy

Mosback, Gerald – ELT Journal, 1984
Examines the techniques and strategies that have been found helpful in making the transition from heavily structure-based English courses to a more communicative approach in Sri Lankan schools. Stresses that the teachers throughout the system need to be reoriented, citing that however strong their knowledge of structure, the students are unable to…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Modern Language Curriculum

Shafer, Susanne M. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
Provisions for multicultural education in Australia include expanded ESL and foreign language offerings, various bilingual and bicultural curriculum projects for ethnic schools, and revamping of social studies programs to educate all students and teachers about Australia's ethnic minorities. While such programs should enhance mutual respect and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Demography, English (Second Language)
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