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O'Sullivan, Tony – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1987
Considers some important arguments in favor of the vigorous promotion of greater literacy in foreign languages, including analysis of how several essential components of GCSE syllabi can be applied to such instruction. (CB)
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Literacy, Modern Language Curriculum
Kokkota, V. A. – 1989
This book contrasts non-Soviet approaches to language testing and provides definitions from four Soviet language test experts. The role of foreign language teaching, the function of tests, and theoretical problems are discussed, with considerable focus on communicative competence. The book discusses test standardization and classification and…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Foreign Countries, Language Skills, Language Tests

Porter, Lewis P. – Foreign Language Annals, 1987
Presents a well-defined, goal-responsive curriculum model, derived from the concepts of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, which introduces several foreign languages to middle-grade students to begin to construct a foundation for later proficiency in a foreign language and to instill greater cultural sensitivity.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Discovery Learning, French
Mar-Molinero, Clare; Stevenson, Patrick – 1990
A preliminary analysis of the language syllabuses and language students at Southampton University (England) is used to determine needed improvements in language teaching methodology and to establish clear aims and objectives that will build on students' previous experiences, plug gaps that remain, and relate this language learning to the…
Descriptors: Conversational Language Courses, Course Descriptions, Foreign Countries, Grammar Translation Method