Discusses the suitability of functional syllabuses as a basis for general course design, and means whereby functionally oriented materials may be integrated within existing language programs. (Author/AM)

Text is in French.

Proceeding from a presentation of the present state of discussion as well as of the unsolved or only apparently solved problem, the article attempts, in the light of curricular-based need for internally individualized types of work, to give suggestions for the organization of content for individualized instruction. In this connection, a theory, as…

A method largely utilizing pictures and charts is proposed, whereby the learning and manipulation of French verbs would be facilitated. (Text is in French.) (TL)

Discusses the direction in which language laboratory instructional practices should be developed. (Text is in German.) (Author/KM)

Suggests that linguistics can provide students in universities of Great Britain with a general idea of the nature of language while courses based on a history of the language offer a linguistic awareness. Scope of recommended course would incorporate a study of phonetics, phonology, grammar, semantics, and dialectology. (DS)

A 20-item questionnaire for language teachers concerning language philosophy and pedagogy, lesson content, and interaction with students and colleagues. (Author/RM)

Eight recent monographs and collections on area and culture study in foreign language teaching are discussed and compared. The focus is on the various authors' definitions of the topic (culture, civilization, realia, etc.). Mentioned also is the function of area study in the course. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A model is presented to aid language teachers in organizing a work unit from any one of a variety of textbooks to accomodate large- and small-group instruction. (Author/PP)

Describes a job-related foreign language course given to airline employees. Course objectives, course structure, and validation and evaluation procedures are discussed. (PM)

This article describes a proposed civilization course for German high school students learning French. The subject was chosen with the idea that exposure to current sociocultural issues would enhance motivation. Materials from actual public media could be used as opposed to those streamlined for pedagogical use. (Text is in German.) (TL)

The advantages of using documentary films in a French course are discussed and a five session study schedule with exercises is proposed for a particular film. (Text is in French.) (TL)

This writer questions some of the basic conventions of foreign language teaching in this country. As an alternative approach, he suggests an exploratory concept for grades 5-8. (Editor)