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An Integrative Approach to the "Noise" Test
Whiteson, Valerie; Seliger, Herbert W. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1975
A language comprehension test using electronically distorted sentences was developed at Bar Ilan University in Israel as an attempt to measure communicative competence. Reliability coefficients, student reactions, and a sample dialogue are provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension
Teaching for Communicative Competence: A Research Report
Savignon, Sandra J. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1972
Summarizes research findings on achievement and attitudes in foreign language learning appearing in Communicative Competence: An Experiment in Foreign Language Teaching'', published by The Center for Curriculum Development, Philadelphia, Pa., 1972. (DS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Audiolingual Skills, Grammar, Language Proficiency
"Enseigner c'est choisir" ("To Teach Is to Choose")
Kellermann, M. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Audiovisual Aids, Deep Structure, Language Proficiency
An Experimental Evaluation of Three Language Laboratory Systems
Chomei, Toshiko; Houlihan, Robert – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1977
A description of an experiment testing the effectiveness of three types of language laboratory equipment: Type A is an instant playback of the student's response; type B an instant playback of both recorded material and responses; and the third, long delay playback. Type A was found to be most effective. (AMH)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment
A Self-Instructional Language Laboratory Course in French for First-Year University
Farrington, Brian; Richardson, Catherine – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1977
A set of language laboratory materials currently being tested in eight Scottish universities is described. The aim of the completely self-taught course is to increase the student's exposure to the language as a whole. The unity of each tape is based on the communicative function of the introductory text. (AMH)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, College Language Programs, French, Higher Education
What is Language Mastery?
Bradshaw, John – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Asserts that language mastery should be judged separately from knowledge, reasoning ability and personality traits. Recognition of and communication of intention are discussed as key factors in language mastery, and the skills of reading, speaking, writing and comprehension are described as independent skills. (RM)
Descriptors: Language Ability, Language Acquisition, Language Arts, Language Learning Levels
Functional-Notional Syllabuses and Their Importance for Defining Levels of Linguistic Proficiency
Peck, Anthony J. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1976
A notional syllabus places the greatest emphasis on the use of the language, unlike most foreign language syllabuses, which emphasize its structural form. Each entry defines a type of purposeful communication. When the student has mastered the syllabus, he has thus acquired a communicative competence. (CFM)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Guides, Language Instruction, Language Learning Levels
Playing Hamlet with Modern Languages.
Hoy, Peter H. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Argues for an awareness on the part of employers and teachers of the important role language skills can play in industry. (AM)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Qualifications, Industry, Language Enrollment
Foreign Contacts for Whom?
Smith, D. G. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents a rationale and suggestions for ensuring contact between the second language learner and representatives of the target culture, in the home country as well as overseas. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Exchange, Culture Contact, Exchange Programs