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Perkins, Jean A. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
Discusses the importance of the humanities, particularly language study, to the pursuit of knowledge. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Humanities Instruction
Edgerton, Mills F., Jr. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
Discusses the benefits of knowing and understanding other languages and cultures and discusses the future of language study in the United States. (AM)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Cultural Pluralism
Nelson, Robert J. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1973
Paper presented at the ADE/ADFL Joint Summer Seminar, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, June 25-29, 1973. (DD)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Groman, George L. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1973
Paper presented at the ADE/ADFL Joint Summer Seminar, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, June 26, 1973. (DD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Curriculum, Cultural Education, Humanities
Gittleman, Sol – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1976
Describes an interdisciplinary college course involving the use of films, slides and readings from fields such as history, psychology, science, and literature, while at the same time taking full advantage of the historical similarities between a unique pairing of historical moments: Weimar Germany and America of the sixties. (Author)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Cultural Education, Drama, European History
Galinsky, G. Karl – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1978
The instructional context and some formats for the teaching of Greek and Latin are described. Internal policies of an area studies or microhumanities program in classics are outlined. The teaching of languages, literature in translation, and culture is discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, College Language Programs, Cultural Education
Almeras, Philippe – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1973
Abridged version of an article appearing in French in Le Monde'', November 27-28, 1972 and in English translation in the Manchester Guardian Weekly,'' December 16, 1972. (DD)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cultural Education, Enrollment Trends, French
Bush, Newell R. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1976
Describes the syllabi of parallel French- and English-language college courses in French civilization. (DB)
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Curriculum, College Language Programs, Course Descriptions
Bohning, Elizabeth E. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1973
Describes the interdisciplinary language program offered at the University of Delaware. (RL)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Werbow, Stanley – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1977
A brief description of language requirements and course offerings at the University of Texas. The variety of cultural courses and other components are an attempt to relate legitimate course content and objectives to students' lives and community needs. The impetus given by the National Endowment for the Humanities to language instruction and…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Dirks, J. Edward – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1976
Language study is appropriate in humanities because humanities disciplines study what is humane in civilization and culture, and languages are central to cultures and civilizations. It is imperative for the future of American world leadership to have a working language facility at the center of international studies programs. (CHK)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Humanities
Knoll, Samson B. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1976
International studies are defined as multicultural studies and students should be taught awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures as they relate to each other. Language study should be integrated into an interdisciplinary curriculum where languages receive new meaning and make new contributions. (CHK)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Interrelationships, Higher Education
Hsu, Kai-yu – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
This article describes the value of Asian and Asian-American studies in American education and suggests an approach to accomodate them in American education. (Author/CFM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Americans, Asian History, Asian Studies
Wolfe, David E. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1978
It is recommended that undergraduate second language teaching include individualized instruction, cultural education, testing for mastery, and emphasis on communicative competence. Textbook selection is also discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Kolbert, Jack – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1977
The traditional languages of the curriculum represent certain values and components of western civilization. Several strategies for their restoration are offered, such as more cooperation with other departments, particularly international relations and management; reappraisal of internal course offerings, more involvement in the community and…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cultural Education, Higher Education, Humanistic Education
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