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Proficiency-Based Foreign Language Requirements: A Plan for Action.

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Schulz, Renate A. – ADFL Bulletin, 1988

Describes the University of Arizona's plan of action for defining and testing second language proficiency at the fourth semester level (a college requirement). Tasks include (1) reviewing proficiency literature; (2) redefining the second language requirement by using the ACTFL proficiency guidelines; (3) developing testing techniques; and (4)…

Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Graduation Requirements, Higher Education, Language Proficiency

Proficiency Requirement-Based and Nonproficiency Requirement-Based Second Language Programs; How Do Students Rate?

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Villar, Susan McMillen; Meuser-Blincow, Frances – Foreign Language Annals, 1993

Discusses research regarding College of Liberal Arts students at the University of Minnesota where there are proficiency requirement-based second-language programs. Research results provide data that compare qualitative results on reading, listening, writing, and speaking proficiency tests of students from the proficiency requirement program at…

Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Comparative Analysis, Graduation Requirements, Higher Education

Foreign Language Proficiency Standards for Entrance and Graduation. College of Liberal Arts. A Guide for Teachers of Spanish.

Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Coll. of Liberal Arts. – 1986

This guide to Spanish language proficiency standards is intended to aid the University of Minnesota's staff in developing curricula and tests for the university's language courses, and to help foreign language teachers outside the university understand the university's language programs. The standards are geared toward the language skills expected…

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Second Language Programs, Educational Equipment, Graduation Requirements

Foreign Language Proficiency Standards for Entrance and Graduation. College of Liberal Arts. A Guide for Teachers of French.

Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Coll. of Liberal Arts. – 1986

This guide to French language proficiency standards is intended to aid the University of Minnesota's staff in developing curricula and tests for the university's language courses, and to help foreign language teachers outside the university understand the university's language programs. The standards are geared toward the language skills expected…

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Second Language Programs, Educational Equipment, French

Foreign Language Proficiency Standards for Entrance and Graduation. College of Liberal Arts. A Guide for Teachers of German.

Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Coll. of Liberal Arts. – 1986

This guide to German language proficiency standards is intended to aid the University of Minnesota's staff in developing curricula and tests for the university's language courses, and to help foreign language teachers outside the university understand the university's language programs. The standards are geared toward the language skills expected…

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Second Language Programs, Educational Equipment, German

Proficiency-Based German Language Programs.

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Byrnes, Heidi – 1983

The proficiency-based German program in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University occupies an essential and integral but not central role in the overall foreign service program. It includes three years' instruction, in addition to the two years required for admission. Three levels are offered, and although students may take the…

Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Enrollment

Proceedings of the 1983 EMU Conference on Foreign Languages for Business (Ypsilanti, Michigan, April 7-9, 1983). Part VII: Business Spanish.

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Voght, Geoffrey M., Ed. – 1983

A collection of 11 papers presented at the conference on applications of foreign languages and international studies to business addresses curriculum development and materials selection for college business Spanish. The following papers are included: "Procedures for Implementing and Funding Spanish Courses for University Business Students" (Laura…

Descriptors: Business Administration Education, College Second Language Programs, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development