A more detailed description of these programs appears in Foreign Language Annals" v3 n4, p592-595, May 1970. (DS)

This collection of 10 essays on the nature of second language learning focuses mainly on distinctions between the audiolingual and the cognitive-code theory of learning and also on the interrelationships between psychology, linguistics, and second language learning. A synthesis which cuts across divisions in methodology, caused by superficial…

Examines the effects of Chomsky's theories of linguistics and language acquisition on language teaching methodology, specifically on the use of the audio-lingual method. Current trends in methodology move in two basic directions: 1) towards relaxation of the tighter restrictions of the audio-lingual method, and 2) towards development of techniques…

The symposium, held in Wiesbaden, West Germany, November 11-17, 1973, examined the results of recent programs and research dealing with the teaching of modern languages to young children and formulated certain recommendations for submission to the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the Council of Europe. The following reports were presented: (1)…

This introductory course is based on the Yerwa (Maiduguri) dialect of Kanuri, a well-known dialect of the language spoken in Nigeria and Niger. The course, designed to be taught by native speakers of Kanuri, consists of 20 lessons, each of which contains a major dialogue on some aspect or facet of a Peace Corps volunteer's life in the…

This article explores the question of whether language teachers are capable of ascertaining student acquisition of grammatical rules when the lesson is taught orally. Oral fluency is seen as the foundation of the language process,and a distinction is made between productive and reproductive speech. Frequent use of examples illustrates linguistic…

This course in German prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of cultural awareness, student attitudes, and listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Students plan an imaginary shopping trip and visit to the city. Practice in asking directions and discussion of such German customs as a skiing trip and the…

This course in German prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of cultural awareness, student attitudes, and listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Students read about and discuss a castle built by Ludwig, the "Mad King of Bavaria," and become acquainted with Bonn, the capital of West Germany. The…

This course in German prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of cultural awareness, student attitudes, and listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Students gain an insight into life in postwar Germany through stories about this period of history. Structural items stressed, are relative pronouns and clauses,…

This first volume in a three-part series intended to follow the Quinmester course "Survive a Russian Party" prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Students practice conversational skills in Russian over the telephone, discuss everyday activities from…

This second volume of a three-part series intended to follow the Quinmester course "Survive a Russian Party" prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Cultural objectives and desirable student attitudes are suggested. Students take an imaginary flight to…

This third volume of a three-part series intended to follow the Quinmester course "Survive a Russian Party" prescribes broad goals and performance objectives for the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Cultural objectives and desirable student attitudes are suggested. Grammatical study of the past tense and…