Replies critically to the article by D. K. Stevenson and R. J. Brunt, "Living English: Seeing the Forest in Spite of the Trees -- On Differences between American English and British English," in this journal, issue 1979/2. A reply by Stevenson and Brunt continues the controversy. (IFS/WGA)

Describes a two-phased, 56-hour course derived from the teaching program "Living Newspaper," which aims to integrate linguistic, literary, dramatic-creative, and area study material. The unit is designed for an augmented English (FL) course. Teaching hints for the two phases are given. The newspaper's theme is youth unemployment in Great…

Reports on use of the "Election Game" in teaching English, in the framework of area studies. Concludes that if the content and vocabulary have been previously learned, the game can be used successfully in small classes. The game is described, and recommendations given for its use. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Recommends, for use in teaching English as a foreign language, Fuller's poem "Geography Lesson," in which the geographical outlines of the British Isles, as well as British social and economic structure, are humanized in an ironic fashion. (IFS/WGA)

"Area studies" are here viewed as "civilization"; the concept is described and specific topics suggested. Area studies may start in the beginning class, using dialogs and role-playing, anticipating real-life situations in the foreign country. A sample teaching unit for grades 8-9 is presented. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Using concrete examples, it is shown how the language laboratory can be used for preparation for and follow-up of discussions (e.g., of the British educational system). This is meant to be an alternative to the customary use of the lab for language drill. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Presents an aural comprehension exercise (French) for the language laboratory, which has been undergoing try-out at the Romance Language Seminar of the University of Berlin since the summer semester of 1973. Basic to the concept of this exercise is the combining of oral training and area study. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Deals with "area study" aspects of the teaching of English in schools and colleges. Using as an example the British monarchy, it is shown how "area study" elements are handled in schoolbooks in use today. Suggestions relating to the subject are also offered. (IFS/WGA)

Popular music is seen as useful in language teaching. Its language quality is improving. Four selection criteria are proposed: sound appeal, intelligibility, degree of difficulty, relevance to pupils' interests. Before singing, the words should be fully understood. Popular songs have an important place in area studies. (IFS/WGA)

An 8-unit teaching sequence, independent of any textbook, was designed for English teaching in Grades 11-12. It consists of a series of actual texts from contemporary English newspapers, exercises based on these, and accompanying material for the teacher. (IFS/WGA)

Reports on an 18-hour teaching project with students at a teachers' college. Four Baldwin texts were used. Questions considered included whether Baldwin's treatment of the race problem reveals any changes or shifts of emphasis. Suggestions are made for adaptation to teaching in grades 11-13. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes a multidisciplinary combination course in teacher training, stressing area studies along with literature. The literary unit was "the industrial novel of the 19th century." Area study covered the industrial revolution and its effects on British society. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Using material on race discrimination in the United States from three textbooks, a procedure for text analysis is demonstrated, including such matters as the "tone" of communication, the implications in the words used, bearing on conditions in the culture, etc. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)