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Smith, Frank – Language Arts, 1977
Presents ten categories which illustrate the range of the uses of language, and discusses implications for instruction. (DD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language, Language Ability, Language Arts
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Genesee, F. – Language Learning, 1976
Concerns research undertaken to assess the role of intelligence, as measured by standardized, group I.Q. tests, in the acquisition of a second language. Reading and language usage tests correlated with I.Q. level; tests of listening comprehension and interpersonal communication did not for anglophone students learning French. (Author/POP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, French, Intelligence Quotient, Language Instruction
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1976
This is a summary in outline form of the English language teaching situation in Israel. In considering the situation of English in Israel, it is essential to also consider the unique linguistic and cultural situation of the country. The population of Israel comprises people of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and includes native…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English Literature, English (Second Language)
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1976
This is a summary in outline form of the English literature teaching situation in Pakistan. As a legacy of British rule, officially all instruction is in English, but a great deal is carried on in Urdu or provincial languages. Attachment to English language and literature is still strong among the educated elite. This contrasts with the attitudes…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English Literature, English (Second Language)
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Goodman, Thomas H. – Foreign Language Annals, 1978
In 1975, Maryland began training teachers who wished to experiment with Esperanto in their classes, usually as part of an exploratory course in a foreign language appreciation program. Teachers have observed a marked increase in motivation among students exposed to Esperanto. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
James, C. V., Ed. – 1978
This report describes bilingual education programs in England that promote the Welsh and Gaelic languages. The section on Welsh includes discussions of: the history of the Welsh language, the Welsh books scheme to promote the availability of published materials in Welsh, the activities of the national language unit of Wales, external examinations,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Olbert, Jurgen – Langues modernes, 1975
The foreign language requirement in the educational system of West Germany has been reduced to one language. The state governments seem to promote English to the detriment of other European languages. Statistics are given for which languages are taught in which states and at what educational levels. (Text is in French.) (TL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), French, Language Enrichment
Lester, Kenneth A. – 1975
Broadening the concepts about vocational education to embrace a career education approach and changing attitudes about the usefulness of foreign language education have both helped to make the study of a language an acceptable part of career education. This paper discusses the role of language study in career education, and provides suggestions as…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Skills
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Cummins, James – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A study based on two hypotheses: (1) The cognitive and academic effects of bilingualism are mediated by the levels of competence attained in the first and second languages, and (2) the development of skills in a second language is a function of skills already developed in the first language. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1975
This profile in outline form of the English language teaching situation in the Gambia discusses the role of English in the community and within the educational system. The number of hours allocated weekly to the teaching of English in the primary school, junior secondary and senior secondary schools and teacher's training college are discussed, as…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English for Special Purposes
Savignon, Sandra – Francais dans le Monde, 1977
In the context of a conversation in French between the author and her young English-speaking son, this discussion of methodology, the relative importance of grammar, progress in grasping the mechanisms of a language, and communication based on real needs raises questions for foreign language teachers. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Child Language, Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary Secondary Education, Grammar
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van Ek, J. A. – 1976
It is maintained that if foreign language learning is included at the elementary school level, it should be done to make it possible for the large majority of the pupils to reach a certain minimum objective in secondary education. And, elementary schools must reach one common objective which is closely related to the minimum objective of secondary…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning
Lazaruk, Walter A. – Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1978
Current educational research and possible directions for the improvement of second language education in schools are discussed in the light of current Canadian political and economic influences. The Ontario Ministry of Education has proposed three levels of proficiency in French as reasonable objectives to be achieved by secondary schools in their…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1978
This profile, in outline form, of the English language teaching situation in the Gambia discusses the role of English within Gambian society and within the educational system. The status of English as the only official language is noted, and its use as medium of instruction at the primary, secondary and teacher-training levels is examined. The…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
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Finocchiaro, Mary – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
Skills and attitudes needed by language teachers, characteristics of a well-designed curriculum, and other aspects of teaching and learning in foreign language and second language programs are outlined. (SW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Higher Education
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