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Peer reviewedCardy, Michael – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
A discussion of university-level FL instruction in Canada. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, French, Higher Education, Italian
Peer reviewedCarter, Thomas P. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
The second-year French course at Dalhousie University was divided into two semesters and redesignated as separate, half-credit courses, allowing science students to complete the basic program in less than two years and allowing the others more options for the second semester. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, French
Peer reviewedYalden, Janice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
Discusses the role of the university, in particular the Canadian university, in FL instruction. (KM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, College Role, Educational Objectives, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, Lynne; O'Brien, Trudy – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Describes a program designed to improve English skills in university students learning English as a second language through a Canadian literature and history component. Reading lists are appended. (AM)
Descriptors: Canadian Literature, College Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Cultural Education
Peer reviewedCardy, Michael; Boldt, Leslie – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1982
Describes results of course/career survey of French graduates by Brock University to elicit data useful to Romance Studies department and test viability of liberal education in a society in which vocational studies seem to be most favored. Results showed most respondents obtained work in academic world. Responses were divided regarding…
Descriptors: Careers, College Second Language Programs, French, Graduate Surveys
Peer reviewedGardner, R. C.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This article reports on an experimental French course and the extent to which it influenced student attitudes and motivation. (CLK)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Experimental Programs, French, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDevitt, Sean M.; Czak, Ian Vincent – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
Describes experiment at Trinity College in Dublin in teaching Russian to future language teachers with objectives of sensitizing future teachers to problems of language learners and research. (BK)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Teachers, Russian
Peer reviewedChirol, Marie-Magdeleine – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1999
Seeks to guide language program coordinators in the creation of a teaching assistant (TA) handbook on logistics and administrative duties in second and foreign language programs at the university level. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrators, College Second Language Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedLepetit, Daniel; Cichocki, Wladyslaw – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
A survey of 130 beginning French students at the University of Windsor (Canada) focused on their second language aspirations, expectations, and anticipated needs. Interpersonal relations appear to be the primary motivator, with travel and instrumental motivation secondary. (20 references) (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, College Students, Foreign Countries, French
Peer reviewedDube, Lucille L. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
The theoretical foundations and research findings concerning sheltered French and English classes at the University of Ottawa, and an application of this model is examined as a means of ensuring better implementation and coordination of secondary French immersion programs. Quality of instruction and teaching strategies are emphasized. (18…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFrescura, Marina – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
It is recommended that listening comprehension have a larger role in second-language instruction, particularly at intermediate/advanced levels. Sample materials focusing on the speech act of disagreement are proposed for university students of Italian. The materials expose students to a variety of registers and strategies and integrate language…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages), Difficulty Level
Peer reviewedRuest, Paul R. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
A model is presented for postsecondary French language education based on the belief that linguistic improvement and cultural rappprochement are complementary goals. Data on secondary French immersion enrollment trends are noted, and planning difficulties due to small enrollments and insufficient information about career goals are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, College Second Language Programs, Cultural Awareness
