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Tovey, Hilary – 1978
This report, based on the materials used by the Committee on Irish Language Attitudes Research, describes the relations between language policy and socioeconomic development in the Republic of Ireland. Their contribution to central state planning in the maintenance and extension of Irish since attainment of political independence in 1922 is…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Role, Government Role, Language Ability
Gentier, Claude – Francais dans le Monde, 1976
Briefly discusses the clash between student needs and teaching methods witnessed in the Irish branch of the Alliance Francaise, and acts as an introduction to a discussion of three specific methods. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: French, Institutions, Language Instruction, Language Learning Levels
Mielke, Monique – Francais dans le Monde, 1976
Describes a French course offered at the Irish branch of the Alliance Francaise designed for advanced students wishing to expand their knowledge of the language of specialized areas. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Curriculum, French, Institutions
Avertain, Marie Clotilde – Francais dans le Monde, 1976
Describes a French course offered at the Irish branch of the Alliance Francaise designed to establish a common fund of knowledge for students with different language backgrounds. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: French, Grammar, Institutions, Language Instruction
PDF pending restorationHoy, P. H. – 1976
The results of a questionnaire from 16 European countries concerning the early teaching of modern languages are presented. The 16 countries involved are: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The findings…
Descriptors: Age, Educational Policy, Elementary Education, FLES
Download full textO Raifeartaigh, T. – 1973
This conference address touches on a variety of issues in second language learning and underlines points that the speaker considers areas for thought and discussion. Initial remarks concern second language learning in Ireland. In his statements concerning second language learning in general, the speaker emphasizes the importance of contact between…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Learning Motivation, Learning Problems
Raynaud, Jean – Francais dans le Monde, 1976
Outlines a method for teaching French conversation by means of audiovisual aids. The article is part of a series reporting on French language instruction in the Irish branch of the Alliance Francaise. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Curriculum Development, French, Grammar
Scherwionke, Michael – Neusprachliche Mitteilungen, 1978
Offers an example of problem-oriented literature teaching, using various texts reflecting various views of an historical event. Various phases of the course are outlined. The main emphasis is on the literary aspects, for which the use of three ballads, a poem, a drama and a novel are suggested. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, English (Second Language), Grade 11
O'Callaghan, Delma – 1978
Lack of emphasis on oral aspects of language in the Irish Leaving Certificate foreign language examinations has long been considered by teachers to be the chief reason for their inability to implement the aims of modern language teaching in Ireland. These aims are stated in the Department of Education's "Rules and Programme for Secondary…
Descriptors: French, Language Instruction, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension
O'Deirg, Iosold – 1977
This is a bibliography of post-graduate theses on language and linguistics in Irish university libraries, from 1915 to 1976. The 537 entries are listed by author and indexed by subject and language. In addition, each entry contains the following information: degree, year, and university. An appendix contains theses completed outside of Ireland…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingualism, Curriculum Development, Dialect Studies
