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Peer reviewedHerron, Carol – Modern Language Journal, 1982
Defines two metaphors taken from curriculum theories in general: the mind-body metaphor and the production metaphor. Relates each to several approaches of learning a foreign language. Concludes with some observations concerning the functioning of metaphor as it relates to contemporary foreign language teaching approaches. (EKN)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar Translation Method, Language Acquisition, Metaphors
Peer reviewedBesse, Henri – Langue Francaise, 1980
Analyzes the problem of grammatical terminology in foreign language instruction pointing out that it cannot be reduced to the dichotomy of explicit v implicit grammar. Observation of language classes showing that, regardless of method, use of metalinguistic statements cannot be avoided suggests an approach tailored to students' proficiency and…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, French, Grammar, Grammar Translation Method
McGarrell, Hedy M. – Medium, 1981
Three major stages in the development of language testing have been identified and correlated with corresponding stages in teaching. These are: (1) the pre-scientific stage associated with the grammar-translation method; (2) the psychometric-structuralist stage concomitant with the audio-lingual method; and (3) the integrative-sociometric stage…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiolingual Methods, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedBoyle, Eloise M. – Theory into Practice, 1994
Examines practical ways to improve the quality of Russian language instruction in higher education. The article reviews briefly chapters from two recently revised Russian textbooks, suggests a move from a grammar-based to a communicative syllabus, and notes difficulties and rewards in switching to a notional-functional syllabus. (SM)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Change
PDF pending restorationAlmeida, Jose Carlos; Kliffer, Michael D. – 1983
The methodology reported in this paper argues for a synthesis of various theories and methods. First, a synopsis is given of the pedagogical and linguistic approaches that should underlie a successful attempt to teach the contrast in two verb tenses in Portuguese. Secondly, a contrast unique to Portuguese is examined and a multistage approach for…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiolingual Methods, Grammar Translation Method, Higher Education
Westphal, Patricia B. – 1979
The numerous innovations in foreign language teaching during the past ten years indicate that the profession is reaching toward syllabi in which students would learn to master and apply creatively a fairly limited body of material built around basic linguistic and cultural concepts. This theme is apparent in the syllabi, or subject-matter content…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Instruction, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages)
