Offers criticism based on the description and the choice of curriculum level for the introduction of FL courses given in the June 7, 1974 Statute of Authorization of the Nordrhein-Westfalen Ministry of Science. Ideas for scientifically grounded FL teaching at the university level are also given. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Two articles discuss educational policy in Germany regarding foriegn language teaching. One pleads for giving French a fair chance along with English. The other agrees that no one language should be favored, and says that the whole question needs thorough consideration and that adequate planning is required. (IFS/WGA)

Laments the effect of educational policies on foreign language teaching, and pleads for a variety of foreign language offerings (in European schools), based on the needs of society and on individual wishes, and not only from the standpoint of a universal language (English). (IFS/WGA)

Traces the history of the study of French in West Germany's educational system, and argues that French, and not English, should be the principal second language taught there. (AM)

Contradicts the article "Das Franzoesische zahlt die Zeche" appearing in this journal (2/1975), stating that the reformed upper-level curriculum would result in no students' electing French. Proposes offering a third foreign language in 9 or 11, and a carefully designed, segmented, objectively testable course. (Text is in German.)…

Discusses topics treated at the Congress, including: diversification of foreign language offerings in the schools; the situation in West Germany; language teaching in occupational schools; practical aspects of teaching; teaching literature; area studies; linguistic problems, e.g., creating a single transcription usable for all the languages…

A survey was taken of school policies regarding the teaching of second languages to less able students. Results of a questionnaire sent to middle, upper, and 11-plus comprehensives in the Leeds/Bradford area are given. (RM)

This report of the 1977-78 Task Force on Institutional Language Policy presents statements and recommendations relating to language programs in education, society, and within the institutional context; and to mechanisms for effecting change. (AM)

Briefly summarizes the history of language instruction in the United States, and offers statements and recommendations with regard to language instruction at the university level. (AM)

Objectives in education should be determined by the authorities which direct and manage the educational process and by the learners and/or their representatives. Within this framework each discipline must have its own objectives. The key position held by the foreign language teacher is treated. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Examines the second language learning situation in the Federal Republic of Germany and makes recommendations for its improvement. (AM)

This book is designed to assist those who work with non-English dominant students by providing resource information relevant to second language teaching and learning. The articles in the series encompass both theory and practical learning techniques in six general topics. The articles in the first text of the series, concerning background and…

A survey is presented of modern language teaching in Great Britain since the establishment of their Modern Language Association in 1893, with particular emphasis on developments during the past 20 years. The following topics are addressed: the influence of linguistic research on methodology, the situation in higher education and the schools,…

THREE BRITISH SPECIALISTS, VISITING THE SOVIET UNION IN 1961, STUDIED BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IN SOVIET ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THEIR EXAMINATION OF THE TYPES OF SCHOOLS, LANGUAGE POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY, TEACHER TRAINING, METHODOLOGY, AND MATERIALS REVEALED THAT SOVIET EDUCATORS WERE INTENT UPON…