Miami University of Ohio's language program in Luxembourg is described and evaluated. The university's European Center is located in Luxembourg and functions in close cooperation with the parent university. Native Luxembourgers teach the French and German classes with a heavy emphasis on drills using the traditional Dartmouth approach. The…

The instructional program in English as a second language (ESL) followed by a family of 12 Hmong refugees in a small midwestern town is described. Eight of the younger members of the family met for one hour three times each week. Instruction was under the guidance of two teachers, thus allowing for individual help. Other volunteers assisted from…

The concept of survival language is described as arising from the need to develop practical skills in students, which in turn requires the identification of the tasks or speech acts the learner wants to carry out. The development by the Australian Adult Migrant Education Program of a notional-functional approach (the "On-Arrival" program…

This article draws an analogy from A. A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh," to urge foreign language educators to break out of a circular chase for "woozles" and to seek new areas for articulation. Articulation includes, but is not restricted to, the meshing of foreign language programs at various levels of instruction; the term also refers to the broader…

Examines several of the key decisions to be made when designing a program model for an elementary school foreign language program and relates them to the three most common forms of elementary school programs: FLES, FLEX, and immersion, and to the resources that may be available to a local community. (SED)

Discusses the very successful study abroad program, in which approximately 85 percent of every graduating class since 1963-64 have participated. Lists some of the areas, such as cost, credit transfer, and declining college enrollments that will probably affect study abroad in the future. (EKN)

Describes the approach to foreign language study adopted by the Baltimore public schools, including their foreign language requirements and a comparison of Baltimore's program with the recommendations of the National Advisory Board on International Education Programs. Includes addresses for more information on implementing foreign language…

Reviews projects undertaken by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages during the past year. These include the production of a set of proficiency guidelines in a generic format as well as in French, German, and Spanish and projects to relate oral proficiency testing to instruction. (SED)

This paper describes the evolution of African language instruction at the University of Wisconsin, examining how faculty and staff have utilized state and federal funding to promote the national capacity in African language proficiency. Six sections describe the program's evolution: "Language Instruction at Wisconsin"; "Origins of…

Discusses the organization of a college German club and gives ideas for social, cultural, and educational activities for a club to sponsor. (EKN)

Describes the programs, goals, and global approach of a magnet high school in Atlanta, GA. (EKN)

Describes the leadership efforts in international education by the department of International Communication and Culture of SUNY College at Cortland. (EKN)

Presents instructional unit as example of materials developed for use in FLEX programs. Purpose of unit is to introduce students to German and the culture of the people who speak it, with a global perspective. (BK)

Identifies, using the Monitor Model, the problem of teaching English as a second language (TESL) as managerial and presumes that it does not indicate a lack in the underpinnings of the TESL fields. Proposes that the solution is to integrate TESL programs with larger resettlement programs. (Author/MK)

Explores factors affecting the successful maintenance of a college-level Portuguese language program, focusing on expansion of course offerings, cooperation with other foreign language programs, responding to student interests, and hiring and retaining instructional staff. (CB)