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Direct linkByram, Katra A. – Foreign Language Annals, 2011
In 2007, the Modern Language Association Ad Hoc Committee on Foreign Languages advocated for revising postsecondary second language programs to cultivate students' "translingual and transcultural competence." Since then, the meaning, merits, and difficulties of these goals have been much discussed. This article presents the concept of linguistic…
Descriptors: Second Language Programs, Linguistics, Second Language Learning, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedWallace, Judi Lawson – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
Specific French teaching curriculum goals are suggested for grades 3-5. Several classroom games are presented for motivating students and encouraging use of new structures and vocabulary. Five evaluation techniques are presented; activities for each grade are discussed. (CHK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMillman, Mary M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1988
Describes the projects of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education's (ASHE) Foreign Language Consortium, established through federal funding in 1985 to enhance teacher training programs. The impact of the Consortium on foreign language instruction in Alabama is discussed. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Second Language Programs, Consortia, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedAlalou, Ali – Foreign Language Annals, 1999
Discusses a case of language program revitalization at a major metropolitan university. Results of a pilot study aimed at assessing students' needs and redefining the goals and objectives of a traditional French program are presented. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Educational Objectives, French, Higher Education
Peer reviewedde Lopez, Mary; Montalvo-Sisneros, Maria A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1986
The Albuquerque Language Teachers Association's strategy for increasing public awareness of and support for second-language education has three components: (1) identifying goals; (2) defining projects; and (3) publicizing projects. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Peer reviewedValdman, Albert; Warriner-Burke, Helen P. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
Discusses the situational-structural syllabus with emphasis on more clearly defining objectives in both scope and content. Four directions for these syllabi are suggested: (1) priority of semantic and functional notions; (2) subordination of grammatical features; (3) introduction of spoken language discourse; and (4) reduction of grammatical…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, Educational Objectives, Instructional Development
Peer reviewedForeign Language Annals, 1980
A recommendation is made to develop 20 Language and International Studies High Schools that will offer intensive foreign language and cultural studies. Such schools would reflect the interests of local ethnic communities, with encouragement given to Black and minority participation. Schools should be funded by the Department of Education. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
