In learning to read technical language, texts in specialized technical fields are preferable to "neutral area" or popular science texts. Assorted textbooks are suggested, along with suitable types of exercises and their use. Model preparatory exercises and model drills are included. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This guide is designed for teaching Spanish-speaking students of medicine who are learning to read highly specialized texts in their field. A sample text, of seven lines, is presented, followed by a carefully worked out teaching plan, exercises, and a test. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A statistical study produced a list of 350 highly "learnworthy" words from the specialized medical vocabulary of German, for the benefit of English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking students. The words are ranked and listed according to frequency, range, and difficulty of learning. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes a German course for psychologists, given in Italy by the author, using eight original texts by Freud and Mitscherlich. These were assigned for 40-50 hours' continuation reading at home, or were discussed in the 100-120 hours in the classroom. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes a project at the Free University of Berlin, for the production of a scientifically sound FL teaching program for foreign workers. Describes the material produced thus far, including a play designed to be acted out by the learners. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Learning the standard (foreign) language is not enough for the mastering of German material encountered in research work. The article offers suggestions for the teaching of word-formation in scientific texts. Typical examples are given for composite adjectives. The notes include a useful reading list. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes a forthcoming textbook in scientific German, bilingual in form, with a workbook "neutral" in content (emphasizing no one science), a reference book (reference grammar and high-frequency lexicon), and texts in specific fields. It begins with word-building, then by comparing texts develops a minimum grammar. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes a German course for archeologists and art historians, given in the Louvre by the Paris Goethe Institute. Reliance is placed on the students' visual memory, with schematic presentation of pronoun and article declension. This approach sometimes fosters errors and misunderstandings. The verb system is emphasized. (Text is in German.)…