Trends in the teaching of Spanish which have developed during the past several decades are reviewed in this article. Criticism is directed especially toward the traditional and audiolingual methods of instruction. The increasingly important role of Spanish in the world is discussed. Observations are directed toward: (1) the traditional, the…

This volume, one of a series in an introductory course in Swedish language and culture, is designed for use in secondary school programs stressing development of audiolingual and basic skill concepts through individualized means of study. The course is divided into two stages: the introductory units establish the sound system and provide the…

This volume, one of a series in an introductory course in Swedish language and culture, is designed for use in secondary school programs stressing development of audiolingual and basic skill concepts through individualized means of study. The course is divided into two stages: the introductory units establish the sound system and provide the…

This volume, one of a series in an introductory course in Swedish language and culture, is designed for use in secondary school programs stressing development of audiolingual and basic skill concepts through individualized means of study. The course is divided into two stages: the introductory units establish the sound system and provide the…

This volume, one of a series in an introductory course in Swedish language and culture, is designed for use in secondary school programs stressing development of audiolingual and basic skill concepts through individualized means of study. The course is divided into two stages: the introductory units establish the sound system and provide the…

This syllabus for teachers of the fourth year of a course in Mandarin Chinese is based on the texts "Intermediate Chinese" and "Beginning Chinese Reader" by John DeFrancis. The objectives and scope of the third year focus on increasing translation skills; developing an understanding of Communist China; and expanding recognition of Chinese…

This syllabus for teachers of the third year of a course in Mandarin Chinese is based on the texts "Beginning Chinese" and "Beginning Chinese Reader" by John DeFrancis. The objectives and scope of the third year focus on increasing listening comprehension, improving conversational ability, composition skills, and extensive character recognition.…

This syllabus for teachers of the first year of a course in Mandarin Chinese is based on the texts "Beginning Chinese" and "Beginning Chinese Reader" by John DeFrancis. The objectives and scope of the audiolingual course cover aspects of Chinese phonology, basic sentence patterns, 200 characters, syntax, reading, writing, listening comprehension,…

This syllabus for teachers of the second year of a course in Mandarin Chinese is based on the texts "Beginning Chinese" and "Beginning Chinese Reader" by John DeFrancis. The objectives and scope of the audiolingual course cover Chinese grammar, additional Chinese characters, syntax, and phonology. Emphasis is placed on development of reading and…

This volume, one of a series in an introductory course in Swedish language and culture, is designed for use in secondary school programs stressing development of audiolingual and basic skill concepts through individualized means of study. The course is divided into two stages: the introductory units establish the sound system and provide the…

A three-year experimental program established in 1966 in Spanish language instruction at the secondary level is reported in this study. Students at Commack High School North, New York, participated in a total immersion language program in Spanish, taking two to four classes of instruction in the target language per day. Classes included regular…

THIS REPORT DISCUSSES IN DETAIL A MINIMAL 4-YEAR, INTERMEDIATE 6-YEAR, AND IDEAL 10-YEAR PROGRAM PROPOSED BY A 1959 CONFERENCE AS THE TYPES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE ACADEMICALLY TALENTED LEARNER. BECAUSE THE PREADOLESCENT CAN LEARN EVEN THE MOST UNFAMILIAR SOUNDS BY IMITATION AND PRACTICE, AN IDEAL PROGRAM…

Guidelines intended to aid in the improvement of foreign language instruction are directed toward the development of a relevant and contemporary language program. Six major chapters discuss: (1) the place of foreign languages in the modern curriculum, (2) the program in operation, (3) treatment of skills and cultural concepts of contemporary…

This experiment examines a new psychological approach to foreign language study at the elementary school level. A principal objective is to determine the nature and importance of second language learning motivation in monolingual societies devoid of the daily living example of the target language and culture. A five-year French language sequence,…

This experiment examines a new psychological approach to foreign language study at the elementary school level. A principal objective is to determine the nature and importance of second language learning motivation in monolingual societies devoid of the daily living example of the target language and culture. A five-year French language sequence,…