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Conference Report: Foreign Languages: Froth or Fundamental in our Tax Structure?
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Martin, Howard – Modern Language Journal, 1976
This paper outlines the proceedings of a conference on foreign language education held in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1975. Various speakers and panels detailed the history of foreign languages in Wisconsin schools, the price of language education, value of language study, support of languages at university level, and bilingual education. (CHK)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Conference Reports, Conferences, Language Instruction
Guest Editorial: Some Modest Suggestions
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Leamon, M. Phillip – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Discusses teacher responsibilities and some aspects of good teaching. Makes specific suggestions about foreign language courses and curricula. (PMP)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Educational Research, Language Instruction, Language Teachers
Diversification: The Key to Student-Centered Programs
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Lafayette, Robert C. – Modern Language Journal, 1972
Paper presented as luncheon address at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages on April 8, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction
Building an Interdisciplinary Program
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Burrelli, Louise F. – Modern Language Journal, 1975
Some of the difficulties of building an interdisciplinary program are discussed, and the experiences of the West Islip School District in New York in building such a program for grades 7-12 are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Language Instruction
Programmed and Individualized Foreign Language Instruction: The Prospects for Their Professional Acceptance
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Ewton, Ralph W. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Individual Needs, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Language Instruction
Practical Guide to Individualization
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Reinert, Harry – Modern Language Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction
The Teaching of Music Diction in Departments of Foreign Languages
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Bragger, Jeannette D. – Modern Language Journal, 1975
The development of a course in music diction at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is described. The course was established by the department of French and Italian at the request of the department of music. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Course Content, Diction, Higher Education
The Study of Foreign Languages in China
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Magner, Thomas F. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Discusses contemporary foreign-language teaching in China. The foreign languages taught, including Chinese dialects, are discussed, and observations of classes are reported. Teaching methods, textbooks used, and university curriculum are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Chinese, College Language Programs, Cultural Background
Molecule by Molecule: Building Hope for Man (Guest Editorial)
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Jarvis, Gilbert A. – Modern Language Journal, 1975
Criticizes the predictability of foreign language classroom behavior. Emphasizes the need for innovation and variety in classroom activities in order to get rid of the traditional stereotyped teacher and student roles. (TL)
Descriptors: Instructional Innovation, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Learning Activities
Why Take a Foreign Civilization Course?
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Chabert, Henry – Modern Language Journal, 1976
Discusses the reasons that students need foreign civilization courses, and briefly outlines what should be taught and what the teaching methods should be. (CLK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Cultural Traits
Views on the Foreign Language Requirement in Higher Education
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Klayman, Norma Enea – Modern Language Journal, 1978
A summary is presented of the views of foreign language experts concerning the foreign language requirements for preparation toward liberal arts degrees in schools and colleges, and their opinions on what should be priority goals of foreign language departments. Questionnaire responses were obtained from 47 foreign language specialists. (SW)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Educational Objectives
ERIC Documents on Foreign Language Teaching and Linguistics: List Number 15. CAL-ERIC/CLL Series on Languages and Linguistics, No. 38.
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Eddy, Peter, Comp.; And Others – Modern Language Journal, 1976
This is the fifteenth in a series of catalogues of ERIC documents of interest to teachers and researchers in foreign languages and linguistics. The documents cited in the present list appeared in "Resources in Education" from January through June 1975. Titles are listed under the following headings and subheadings: (1) general: administration,…
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Applied Linguistics, Bibliographies, Bilingual Education