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Peer reviewedCazabon, Benoit – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
The administrative and pedagogical difficulties of implementing a communicative approach in a university French program are outlined, including student language needs and expectations, program organization and content, and implementing appropriate situations and practices. The question of whether a student can attain bilingualism at this level…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Bilingualism, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Peer reviewedMassey, Michael – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The influence of the communicative approach in determining the direction of curriculum in English as a second language is examined at three levels (theory, materials, and implementation), revealing that the dominance of the communicative approach may be only apparent. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedCalve, Pierre – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The recent evolution of second language teaching theory regarding language, learning, communication, and teaching is summarized, and factors contributing to resistance to core second language programs are examined. They include tradition, school programs, time of instruction, language of instruction, teacher training, attitudes, and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Classroom Techniques, Core Curriculum, Educational Strategies
