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Direct linkBraunbeck, Helga G. – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2011
The MLA Report on "Foreign Languages and Higher Education: New Structures for a Changed World" has been criticized for focusing its proposals on large German programs. This article attempts to show how some of its recommendations can also be implemented in smaller language programs. These programs exist within a network of relations to other…
Descriptors: International Studies, Academic Achievement, Cooperation, Foreign Countries
Burn, Barbara B. – Independent School, 1980
Reports findings and progress of efforts to educate American students in international languages and cultural studies. Recommends: (1) special programs for teachers; (2) state and federal funding and support for international studies and programs; (3) use of special schools for national models; and (4) required courses in international education…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMacKenzie, Peter; Hayden, Mary; Thompson, Jeff – International Schools Journal, 2001
Describes a pilot survey conducted in an international, English-language K-12 school to determine what parents value in international education. Finds that parents in this school rated English language education higher than international education. Ponders whether these parents also view international education and English language education as…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Exchange Programs
Peer reviewedMassey, Alf; Hamnett, Lisa – International Schools Journal, 2001
States that making simple comparisons of test results between different schools, countries, or subjects can often produce misleading results. Illustrates the kinds of problems that can arise by investigating the results obtained by candidates from Egypt in Cambridge International Examinations' June 1998 International General Certificate of…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cross Cultural Studies
Download full textIllinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1986
This study of the importance of second language and international studies in Illinois in relation to the interests of the state covers the following topics: the importance of second language and international studies, characteristics of effective programs in second language and international studies, the status of those studies in Illinois, and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
McKim, Lester W., Comp. – 1981
The report grows out of increasing concern for improving foreign language and international studies in United States schools. To gain an understanding of the state of foreign language instruction in Washington, a committee was organized to develop and process a survey of foreign language teachers in the state. The survey requests information about…
Descriptors: Community Support, Department Heads, Elective Courses, Elementary Secondary Education
