Discusses Concordia University Colloquium in July 1981 whose theme was a renaissance for the language laboratory. The primary conclusion was that the language laboratory of the past is destined to become the open learning center of the future and that communicative drills must replace mechanical manipulations of language. (Author/BK)

Describes a study of a university-sponsored English as a second language program from two aspects: (1) foreign students at all levels using commercial ESL audiotape programs in an independent electronic laboratory, and (2) foreign students at all levels using laboratory-specific audiotape programs in a controlled electronic laboratory. (Author/SED)

Gives history of use of language laboratories in second-language learning and suggests ways to make time spent by language students in the language laboratory more worthwhile. Claims technological advancement needs effective hardware combined with an understanding of how students learn languages. (Author/BK)

Examines the place and use of language labs, audiovisual equipment, and computers in foreign language classrooms of the future. (EKN)

Reports on an experiment designed to evaluate the effects of "slowed speech" on language students' achievements in listening comprehension. Two second semester college level French classes provided the experimental and control groups. Contrary to expectations, pre- and postexperiment tests showed a significant drop in the experimental…

Details the possibilities for and the needs involved in the use of the language laboratory. Included are descriptions of the laboratory as a broadcast/library facility, as well as descriptions of the hardware and software involved. Hardware includes video, video disc, and computer systems. (PJM)

Examines various forms of pure skills and skills combination laboratory testing developed at the Geddes Language Center (GLC) of Boston University during the past 10 years. Discusses suggestions for refinements and basic testing principles for each format, based on an evaluation of oral/aural exams on file at GLC. (MES)

Recounts the decision-making processes involved in the acquisition (or renovation) of a language laboratory for a small college. Of critical importance was the determination of how the laboratory would best be utilized as well as how it would operate. These decisions determined the best choice of equipment. (SL)

Student replies to a questionnaire evaluating the use of the language laboratory revealed positive attitudes regarding the effectiveness of the individual practice the lab provides. They emphasized the need for a language lab monitor. Cross tabulations examined attitudinal differences among old and new users, professorial encouragement, and…