Describes the preparation of the translation student's terminology research paper, and its pedagogical applications. (AM)

The career option of translation and/or interpretation is described. The history of the occupations, potential employers and salaries, the work done, training and places it is given, and the demand for different languages are discussed. (RM)

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)

Language skills needed in various occupations are listed. The production of technical texts for FL teaching, with informative and motivating content, is basic for training in specialized occupations. Various possibilities are shown for the production of technical vocabularies, particularly for use in "general education" schools. (Text is in…

Describes a course instituted to teach law students to read legal materials in French. A bibliography of materials used in the course is provided. (AM)

Discusses the construction of the corpus of scientific French upon an epistemological base. Three topics are treated: the need for such a base because of the differences existing among scientific languages, the value of such an approach, and some suggestions on method. Pedagogical consequences are noted. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

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)

Examines the characteristics of Languages for Special Purposes and some of the problems involved in the teaching of these languages. (AM)

Teaching Russian to scientific students calls for the minimum of studying to yield the maximum reading ability. Optimization of learning can be accomplished with attention to procedures outlined here. Problems of syntax, morphology and lexicon in technical Russian are discussed. (CHK)

Discusses problems of language teaching on HND business study courses, and suggests the case study teaching method. An example of a case study is given. (RM)

New trends in language teaching in Sweden away from the absolute direct method and the duty of the university to offer languages for special purposes are expressed. It is pointed out that language study integrated and combined with vocational subjects is beneficial. (SC)

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)