Outlines the frustrations foreign language teachers experience in attempting to select appropriate methods, textbooks, and teaching materials. (DS)

Sections include A Guide to In-Service Training of Teachers for Individualized Instruction in Foreign Languages," Preplanning-An Essential Ingredient for Successful Individualized FL Programs," and Text Adoption Policies Inhibit Individualization." (DS)

Presidential paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Joint Conference of Language Associations of Great Britain, December 1970, at the University of Kent. (DS)

Four major considerations in the selection of materials for foreign language instruction are examined in this article. The goals of the program, scope of the course, time to begin instruction, and acquisition of materials are discussed. Enumerated criteria, accepted by the California State Board of Education, for evaluation of pupil textbooks,…

Intended as an aid in the development of grade 13 Spanish programs, this curriculum guide reviews fundamental instructional objectives of the course and provides a suggested book list. Included in the list are works on: (1) literature anthologies, (2) drama, (3) short stories, (4) novels, and (5) reference materials--dictionaries, grammars,…

Intended as an aid in the development of grade 13 German programs, this curriculum guide reviews fundamental instructional objectives of the course and provides a suggested book list. Included in the list are works on: (1) collections of short stories and poetry, (2) Horspiele, (3) plays, (4) novels, and (5) reference materials--dictionaries,…

This paper suggests that closer cooperation between teachers and researchers toward a simplification of linguistic terminology and language instruction objectives could result in more effective classroom presentation. Noted as a common error is the primacy given to writing as a vehicle for literature, and the minor attention given to speaking…