Descriptor
Source
Modern Language Journal | 12 |
Author
Publication Type
Reference Materials -… | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Practitioners | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

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

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

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

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

Ewton, Ralph W. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Individual Needs, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Language Instruction

Reinert, Harry – Modern Language Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction

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

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

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

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

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
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