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Morain, Genelle – Modern Language Journal, 1983
Discusses the place of culture in the second language curriculum and describes some techniques and materials which have been developed over the past two decades to teach culture, as well as the kinds of materials that are still needed. (EKN)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Instructional Materials, Modern Language Curriculum

Tansley, Paula; Craft, Alma – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Reports on a survey of mother tongue teaching and support for primary age pupils in England and Wales, undertaken as part of the Schools Council Mother Tongue Project. The analysis indicates that the majority of local education authorities now have a multilingual school population, and that bilingual pupils can communicate in a wide range of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy

Shafer, Susanne M. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
Provisions for multicultural education in Australia include expanded ESL and foreign language offerings, various bilingual and bicultural curriculum projects for ethnic schools, and revamping of social studies programs to educate all students and teachers about Australia's ethnic minorities. While such programs should enhance mutual respect and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Demography, English (Second Language)
Lazaruk, Walter A. – Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1980
This report covers six areas related to the development of French second language (FSL) programs in Alberta: (1) background information on recommendations of the Curriculum Policies Board, including the plan for curriculum revision; (2) characteristics of newly developed French programs; (3) premises underlying the program development,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness

Johnstone, Richard – Language Testing, 2000
Discusses the role of assessment in determining whether the investment in an early start in a foreign language has been worthwhile, suggesting that it is important for reasons, such as feedback to parents and the public, informing national policy development, and school self evaluation. Describes an independent evaluation of modern languages in…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback

Smith, Cheri – Sign Language Studies, 1988
Outlines the procedures used to identify, analyze, and organize components of an American Sign Language curriculum, based on processes used to develop second-language curricula. Students are encouraged to develop communicative competence and cultural awareness in a classroom environment, allowing for natural language learning. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, College Credits, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness

Porter, Lewis P. – Foreign Language Annals, 1987
Presents a well-defined, goal-responsive curriculum model, derived from the concepts of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, which introduces several foreign languages to middle-grade students to begin to construct a foundation for later proficiency in a foreign language and to instill greater cultural sensitivity.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Discovery Learning, French
Quinn, T. J.; Trounce, M. – 1985
A comparison of British and Australian experiences with language awareness curricula and the contexts in which they have been offered led to three conclusions: (1) language awareness courses are not a panacea for the problems of the second language teaching profession, and should not be designed both to contribute to the success of the foreign…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Education, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives

Guntermann, Gail; Losse, Deborah N. – ADFL Bulletin, 1984
Describes a pilot program designed to offer a curriculum for students interested in beginning the study of a foreign language as part of their preparation for international professions (engineering, business, sciences, etc.). Through interviews with representatives of international business, banking, and government agencies who have served abroad,…
Descriptors: Business Education, Chinese, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages)

Temu, M. L. Nambuo – Journal of Black Studies, 1992
Describes the Kiswahili language and the increasing interest taken in studying Kiswahili by African-American students. Overall, college students' interest in foreign languages is declining, but awareness of and curiosity about African languages, particularly Kiswahili, represent student interest in African culture and heritage. (SLD)
Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Black Students, College Students

Smolicz, J. J. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Until 1947, Australia was considered one of the most monolingual countries in the world. However, now there are more than a million bilingual Australians who regularly use a language other than English when talking with friends and families, or on religious or social occasions. (SL)
Descriptors: Arabic, Bilingualism, Chinese, Cultural Awareness