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Rissel, Dorothy – Foreign Language Annals, 1982
Describes the findings in foreign language research and the goals of global education that motivated the use of cities as a point of departure for activities and materials development. Suggests ideas for integrating city-based contextual information into activities for introductory classes and sources of information. Topics for study at…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Global Approach, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Foreign Language Annals, 1982
Priorities developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in 1980 as the focus for activities in the near future are presented, including specific aspects of curriculum and materials development, foreign language proficiency, public awareness, research, and teacher education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Language Proficiency, Material Development, Professional Associations
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Mantle-Bromley, Corinne – Foreign Language Annals, 1993
Describes an experimental course for language teachers in global education. The course tested the hypothesis that teachers, given an in-depth understanding of culture and culture-learning theory, and given the experiences necessary to discern the process both affectively and cognitively, could successfully develop the meaningful, skill-building…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Global Approach
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Long, Donna R. – Foreign Language Annals, 1985
Describes the implementation of a first-year comprehension-based Spanish language program at New Mexico State University. Includes a discussion of the history of the program and of the problems encountered in changing a traditional curriculum. Also describes the materials, classroom practice, and testing and evaluation techniques used in the…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Language Enrollment