Articles written by teachers of Russian for their peers in similar classroom environments are intended to aid in the development of curricular innovation. The articles, all based on practical and direct experience, include: (1) "Direct Methods for Teaching Russian," (2) "The Eclectic Approach to Teaching Russian," (3) "So-Called Linguistic…

This minicourse guide for teachers of French is intended to help motivate and prepare students for travel in France. Activities are outlined in eleven related areas, including (1) planning for the trip, (2) currency, (3) going through customs, (4) tipping, (5) shopping, (6) guided tours, (7) touring on your own, (8) social life and entertainment,…

At the advanced secondary level the terms closed'' and free'' work forms are applied to instructional formats which respectively inhibit or encourage students' independence and creativity in language study; critical evaluation of Diethard Lubke's article on teaching techniques in Neueren Sprachen, n8 p451-463 1972. (RS)

Practical suggestions for language teachers seeking to teach both "formal" and "deep" culture are proposed in this study. Six projects are outlined, demonstrating how audiovisual materials can be used to facilitate teaching methods. The author advises that "culture" be treated as an integral part of all language courses rather than as a separate…

This guide for teachers of German at independent schools is a result of a collective effort of a number of experienced German teachers during the year 1973. It is directed mainly toward the new teacher as a quick source of reference for all aspects of instruction of German at the secondary level. Contents include: (1) "Why Study German?," (2)…

A brief review of language instruction in primary, secondary, and preparatory schools; colleges of education; and universities is developed in this article. General commentary concerning the outgrowth of the "language revolution", recognition of the importance of modern language study, extended teaching programs, new teaching…

This pamphlet presents a rationale for the study of Latin during a period in which the relevance of foreign language instruction is being questioned. Observations on the value of language awareness, historical perspective, and the development of sound judgment support recommendations that the American Classical League and curriculum planners…

Teaching techniques and ideas for improving language instruction, developed by classroom teachers, are described in this pamphlet. Presented in two parts, the first section identifies innovative programs in the State of Washington and groups them by topic. Part two is a compilation of proven classroom techniques, also listed topically, and other…

This doctoral dissertation identifies certain factors which influence the attitudes of Florida modern language teachers toward contemporary teaching methodology. The study begins with a philosophical and historical view of methods of teaching modern foreign languages. Data, collected from 10 percent of the modern foreign language teachers in…

This report describes work accomplished by the Committee on Research and Development in Modern Languages in Scotland during the period from 1964-67. Sectional reports include (1) the language scene, (2) the work of the committee, (3) research, (4) Centre for Information on Language Teaching, (5) teaching methods, materials and aids, (6) languages…

This introductory text in Japanese is closely patterned after the text "Basic Japanese for College Students" and allows for variable rates of student achievement. The romanized texts in the three-volume series contain four units consisting of 32 lessons with four review lessons. Each lesson is composed of a pattern passage, grammar,…

This introductory text in Japanese is closely patterned after the text "Basic Japanese for College Students" and allows for variable rates of student achievement. The romanized texts in the three-volume series contain four units consisting of 32 lessons with four review lessons. Each lesson is composed of a pattern passage, grammar,…

The status of classical studies in the United States of America is contrasted with the British classical tradition from diverse points of view. Several articles focus on: (1) the English and American school systems, (2) a historical survey of the classics in the schools and universities of the United States, (3) classical associations in the…

Some 250 Spanish texts are listed in this annotated bibliography. The majority of these texts have been selected on the basis of their suitability for use in bilingual programs. The annotation is an objective description of materials and often includes suggestions concerning appropriate grade level and utilization of materials. Bibliographic data,…