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Preisendoerfer, Hans – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1974
This essay presents a model for an intensive course in French designed for pupils of approximately age 16. The student devotes himself for two periods of 14 days each, morning and afternoon, exclusively to learning the foreign language. Each intensive phase is followed by half a school year of a language training phase. (Text is in German.)…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, French, Intensive Language Courses, Language Instruction
Klenner, Karl-Ernst – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1975
Following introduction of a reform program by the Ministry of Culture in the FRG, French has slumped in the upper level gymnasium curriculum. Reasons for this are discussed, including students' opinions. Suggests less rigid requirements and more generous grading policies. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: French, Language Enrollment, Language Instruction, Language Programs
Steinbrecht, Wolfgang – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1975
Argues for offering a foreign language honors course sequence beginning at Secondary Grade 2. This should be conceived as a short, compact course of instruction, demanding a high level of achievement. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Curriculum Development, High Achievement, Honors Curriculum
Behme, Guenter – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1976
Contradicts the article "Das Franzoesische zahlt die Zeche" appearing in this journal (2/1975), stating that the reformed upper-level curriculum would result in no students' electing French. Proposes offering a third foreign language in 9 or 11, and a carefully designed, segmented, objectively testable course. (Text is in German.)…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elective Courses, French, Language Instruction
Christ, Herbert – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1977
Proposes that foreign language honors courses prepare students for occupations as well as for higher education. Discusses various items of content and emphasis for honors courses, changing roles for teachers, integration of the students' fields of study, and honors courses in late-beginning foreign language instruction. (Text is in German.)…
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Objectives, Honors Curriculum, Job Skills
Schnitter, Helmut – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1976
Gives prerequisites for participation, editions of texts used (Orwell, "1984"; Huxley, "Brave New World"; More, "Utopia") and mentions auxiliary materials. After listing aims of the course, gives suggestions as to method and organization of the course. Sketches various phases of discussion and forms for checking on…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Honors Curriculum