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Peer reviewedCrook, Jere L. – French Review, 1985
A course designed to establish interpersonal communication as the context for learning French and focusing on rhythm of communication as the course's primary objective is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills
Peer reviewedRespaut, Michele – French Review, 1986
An experimental program to individualize intermediate French instruction through specific, personalized work emphasizes oral language in the classroom, and reading, listening, and writing in its individualized portion. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Educational Strategies, Experimental Programs
Peer reviewedRosenthal, Alan S. – French Review, 1987
A university second language program using associative learning and context to enhance retention of words, expressions, and structures is described. Observed results of this situational approach are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Context Clues
Peer reviewedLyman-Hager, Mary Ann – French Review, 1994
New video technologies available for French second-language instruction are reviewed, and their incorporation into a Pennsylvania State University third-semester French course is described. Issues discussed include considerations of media availability, authentic vs. contrived video, second-language acquisition theory, and curricular goals and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedFischer, Robert A. – French Review, 1988
A university faculty member developed first-year French instructional materials with a computer authoring program. The materials covered three classes of regular verb conjugations, noncognate vocabulary, and major grammatical structures. Initial results indicate the exercises helped students learn the material and successfully transfer it to other…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction
