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Loschmann, M. – Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 1970
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Modern Languages, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Peer reviewedFrechette, Ernest A. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Ninety-three French textbooks were examined to produce this overview of content and methodology; the analysis indicates the books have introduced few innovations and follow traditional modes of presentation. (CK)
Descriptors: French, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedDanesi, Marcel – Modern Language Journal, 1976
The lack of adequate pedagogical material for the teaching of Italian in North America is criticized. Presently available grammars and textbooks are listed with brief descriptions. Criteria, guidelines and requirements for satisfactory elementary and intermediate Italian textbooks are presented. (MS)
Descriptors: FLES, Instructional Materials, Italian, Language Instruction
Groschl, Rosemarie – Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 1971
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Modern Languages, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedTomayko, James E. – Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, 1976
The DeFrancis Chinese texts and texts from the People's Republic of China are compared, regarding instructional value, character use and cost. (CHK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Textbook Evaluation
Peer reviewedBartel, Klaus J. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Reviews four approaches to selecting language textbooks and outlines points to be considered before selecting. (CK)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods
Salistra, W. I.; Salistra, I. D. – Deut Fremdsprache, 1970
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Charts, Language Instruction, Language Programs
Peer reviewedBernath, Peter – Zielsprache Franzosisch, 1972
Descriptors: French, Language Instruction, Language Patterns, Language Styles
Heuer, Helmut; And Others – Praxis Neusprachlich Unterrichts, 1970
Descriptors: Content Analysis, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Modern Languages
Peer reviewedHertkorn, Ottmar – Zielsprache Deutsch, 1978
The Mannheim Rating (of teaching texts for German as a foreign language) is criticized from the standpoint of choice of texts considered and for vagueness of criteria. Several of the texts rated "good" are considered from the standpoint of criteria proposed by the writer. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, German, Language Instruction, Opinions
Peer reviewedHeuer, Helmut – Zielsprache Deutsch, 1978
Criticizes the goals stated in the Mannheim Rating (of teaching texts for German as a foreign language) as being vaguely defined, and the criteria as being faultily formulated. Not considered are: text science, learning psychology, and psychology of motivation. Actual classroom teaching experience is insufficiently considered. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, German, Language Instruction, Opinions
Peer reviewedFreudenstein, Reinhold – Zielsprache Deutsch, 1978
Criticizes the Mannheim Ratings (of teaching texts for German as a foreign language) for judging texts for their intrinsic excellence alone, omitting considerations of acceptability to teachers and students. There is no clear statement of teaching goals. However, the ratings are considered valuable for the questions and problems they discuss.…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, German, Language Instruction, Opinions
Peer reviewedEngel, Ulrich – Zielsprache Deutsch, 1978
One of the collaborators on the Mannheim Rating (of teaching texts for German as a foreign language) answers criticisms (in particular, the assertion that the ratings are based on purely theoretical considerations) and criticism of the evaluation criteria. It is hoped that a new version will profit from the criticisms. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, German, Language Instruction, Opinions
Peer reviewedSteiner, Florence – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Points out weaknesses characteristic of current language textbooks and suggests that future textbooks will concentrate on culture, values, and interest areas. (RL)
Descriptors: Instructional Program Divisions, Language Instruction, Modern Languages, Textbook Preparation
Peer reviewedGrittner, Frank M.; Welty, Sam – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Describes and compares five basic German texts for high school students and includes the evaluative criteria used. (CK)
Descriptors: German, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
