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Structuring Structure: A Rationale

Suganisiri, Swarna – TESL Talk, 1976

This paper discusses the selection and ordering of language items, one of the central issues in foreign language teaching. Three approaches to sequencing are considered: the communicative competence, the linguistic stem, and the notional approaches. (CFM)

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Grammar

The Notional-Functional Approach: Teaching the Real Language in Its Natural Context.

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Laine, Elaine – 1985

This study of the notional-functional approach to second language teaching reviews the history and theoretical background of the method, current issues, and implementation of a notional-functional syllabus. Chapter 1 discusses the history and theory of the approach and the organization and advantages of the notional-functional syllabus. Chapter 2…

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Organization