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Adelman, Clifford – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1981
Discusses student constituencies, general education programs, institutional niches, and general education and niche expansion. Makes suggestions for ways in which foreign language study might be subtly unavoidable in general education. (BK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, General Education, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs
Klein, Richard B. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1981
Claims traditional study abroad programs are impractical for today's student; suggests creating more short-term academic programs abroad in 1980s. Suggests factors to consider: reasons for particular groups' interest in short-term programs, home institutions that are more receptive to shorter programs, ways to gain colleges' acceptance of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs
Paquette, Andre F. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1980
Nationwide problems leading to lack of competency in foreign languages in the United States are discussed. The goals and procedures for national criteria and a national assessment program to rectify this deficiency are outlined. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy, Evaluation Criteria
