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The Threshold Level and "Graded" Objectives in Modern Language Teaching.
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Eltis, K. J. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1984
Examines foreign language teaching methodologies developed in various parts of the United Kingdom, and then looks at implications for Australian classrooms. The establishment of a framework for adult language learning is stressed, based upon the language needs of the learner and the linguistic operations required in order to function effectively…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
The Why and How of a National Policy for Language Education--A Social Perspective.
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McMeniman, Marilyn M. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
States that the major challenge for language educators and educational policymakers is how to implement a national language policy in Australia. Suggests avoiding past mistakes, such as the adoption of a major educational innovation without the concurrent development of the training of personnel, the development of necessary curricular resources…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups
Some Current Developments in French Teaching in the United Kingdom.
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Dyer, Colin – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1984
Presents significant changes that have taken place in French teaching in the United Kingdom which may possibly be adapted for use in Australian classrooms. One major addition, the "French for Business Studies" examination, has been exhibiting increasing popularity among students, due to its practical application to the everyday business…
Descriptors: Business Education, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries
Approaching Course Design.
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Ingram, D. E. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1984
Focuses on basic principles that can be followed in planning a language course, by observing examples from a course designed to teach English as a second language to newly arrived adult migrants in Australia. In addition, the importance of identifying both long-term goals and immediate objectives is stressed, in terms of communicative proficiency…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Aspects of a National Language Policy.
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Ingram, David E. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
Outlines national language policy for Australia, taking into account the culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse society, as well as role of English and uses of other languages in the community. Since English is the dominant language, all citizens and permanent residents have a right to learn it to level of proficiency that meets their…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
Towards a Multilingual Australia.
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Birch, Gary – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
Advocates national policy of multiculturalism and multilingualism, acquired through cohesive use of a common language (English) spoken by all Australians, yet retaining and incorporating the more than 20 major languages presently in use. Suggests provisions for efficient teaching of English and encouragement of all other community languages,…
Descriptors: Arabic, Bilingualism, Chinese, Czech