Describes the French language television program conducted during the last 10 years at Sarre University and evaluates its results. Emphasizes that the TV courses are the main component of the spoken French curriculum and discusses the teaching methods evolved specifically for television instruction, especially those intended to develop…

Describes the use of television to teach spoken French at the University of Sarre, ten years after the beginning of the program. Discusses teacher training, methodology problems, use of ordinary TV programs, rather than videotape didactic materials, and the organization of courses. Concludes by summing up achievements and plans for future…