The desirability of learning the foreign civilization in conjunction with learning a foreign language is discussed, and an approach to civilization study to be incorporated in foreign language study is set out. (RM)

Recommendations are made for a curriculum in first year language introductory courses in New South Wales high schools which would place greater emphasis on cultural understanding than on language itself. A sample course outline is given and suggestions for group and individual activity given. (RM)

In Britain the reorganization of secondary schools, curriculum reform and the consequent language offerings to pupils of all abilities has resulted in questioning and experimentation. Changes in time tables and teacher allocation at a London comprehensive school are described. A multi-media French course called "Eclair" is also…

Literature-dominated foreign language courses, and their failure to develop cross-cultural understanding, are discussed. Changes in language syllabuses to include other aspects of the foreign culture are suggested. (RM)

A recent examination of the secondary education in New South Wales has led to the conclusion that foreign language study would best meet the needs of the community as one of the social sciences in the core curriculum. Bases for this conclusion are discussed. (RM)

Isolation of language study from other disciplines in Australia, and the resulting decline in foreign language learning, are described. The desirability of integration of foreign language and social science study is discussed. (RM)

The decline in foreign language study in New South Wales is described, and suggestions are made for change in course content and organization to make foreign language study interesting and helpful to a larger number of students. (RM)