In May 1968, foreign language students in the Edmonds School District were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward foreign language study. The results made it apparent that more and better foreign language courses had to be offered to attract and hold students. Between 1968 and 1971 the foreign language program in the district was expanded, and…

A foreign language survey was undertaken in the Edmonds School District because the number of students studying foreign languages had decreased between the years 1957-58 and 1972. The survey was designed for students not enrolled in foreign language courses, and was intended to acquire several types of information: (1) information concerning…

This report is an evaluation of an exploratory program in foreign languages called "Foreign Language Appreciation" (F.L.A.), which has been implemented in several schools in Baltimore County, Maryland. Questionnaires designed to evaluate the program in general were sent to F.L.A. teachers; questions concentrated on the areas of…

An informal guide to the self-evaluation of school and college foreign language programs is presented. Its purpose is to suggest guidelines to departments that have not yet developed their own full evaluative procedures. Questions relate to: (1) philosophy and goals; (2) curriculum, methods, materials, and facilities; (3) faculty training and…