This paper discusses the relationship that traditionally has existed between the domains of business studies and the domain of humanities, of which foreign language study has always been a part. The implications for foreign language departments of instituting courses such as commercial French, of dealing with career education, or of expanding…

Career-related courses in German have focused on scientific German and German for business, and emphasis has been on the training of management-level personnel. Suggestions for instructional programs in German are offered. (SW)

Howard University in Washington, D.C. recently initiated a program in Afro-French and Afro-Hispanic literature and civilization. The student may take either to fulfill his language requirement. Student reaction has been enthusiastic. Comparative literature courses with a Black theme, scientific French, and Spanish for the Social Services are also…

This directory lists programs in 23 countries, for the most part at universities, that deal with French for Special Purposes, mostly in the scientific and technical areas. The annotated entries are listed by country. (AM)

A description of a university course in French whose object is to give students some facility in current French as found in newspapers, magazines, radio and films; and to introduce them to contemporary French civilization. Methods used are reading, translation, synopsis writing, correspondence and interviews. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This article discusses the role of second language teachers in relation to the changing role of language departments at the university level. Of the many factors involved in setting up a successful language program, student participation and the role of the teacher are among the most important. The teacher's qualifications should reflect the…

Describes strategies used at Christopher Newport College to encourage enrollments in intermediate and advanced foreign language courses. The college offers language minors to students in most other majors; these minors offer individualized specialization in the student's area of interest. (RM)

A new Spanish program proposed to Mesa College (Colorado) is described. It is a three-hour, three-quarter, limited objective (understanding and speaking skills only) career-oriented course to begin in the Fall, 1975. Among the courses proposed are: Medical Spanish, Spanish for Child Care, Farm and Ranch. (For related document, see FL006729.) (SC)

Foreign language departments must strike a balance between what students want and what they need, and at the same time pass on to students the aesthetic and humanistic values inherent in the learning of any foreign language. (Author/DB)

The new roles and functions of university language departments are discussed. A decline in younger language students is countered by growing adult demand for language training. New institutions or sections cater to new learning groups; extramural, decentralized and distance courses have developed. Advantages for student and university are…

Seven courses or programs at different colleges emphasizing specific career applications of languages are described. They include: Technical French; Spanish for Law Enforcement and Correctional Personnel; Executive German; Proyecto Desarrollo Economico; Spanish for Medical Professions; Elements of Foreign Language, and Business French and Business…

The data presented in this paper indicates that the present Spanish language program at Mesa College serves only one quarter of the student body and probably even a smaller fraction of the community. This situation exists because the recommended curriculums for 52 of Mesa College's 66 lower-division majors, largely nongeneral liberal arts and one-…

This article explains the need for foreign language fluency in employees and executives of multinational businesses. A pilot program is proposed outlining a comprehensive, basic, twelve-month, semi-intensive foreign language program to give minimum professional proficiency for an international career. (CHK)

Discusses the potential for growth in foreign language enrollments in community colleges. Some community college and higher education enrollment statistics for Illinois are provided. (RM)

Surveys of college students have been conducted to determine their needs for foreign language study. Students desired career-oriented foreign language programs that meet their professional needs. As a result of the surveys, the University of Houston will offer language courses in German oriented to hotel majors, business majors and opera singers.…