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Pennycook, Alastair – System, 1990
An exploration of second-language educational practice in broader social, cultural, and political terms focuses on critical pedagogy, raising questions that should help to extend understanding and conception of curriculum and educational practice. (45 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Modern Language Curriculum, Second Language Instruction
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Dodson, C. J. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
Refutes earlier ideas that encouraging bilingualism at a young age retards learning and causes behavioral problems, confusion and anxiety. Considers as sources of learning problems, long overlooked factors such as socioeconomic status, minority affiliation, and society's attitude toward the language of instruction or the dominant language.…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Intercultural Programs, Language Attitudes
Clark, J. L. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents an analysis of the various concerns that must be addressed in modern language syllabus design. A questionnaire on students' communicative needs is included. An attempt is made to differentiate among different syllabus forms. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Language Instruction, Models, Modern Language Curriculum
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Strasheim, Lorraine A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Defines "global education" and urges foreign language teachers to establish dialogue with global educators to determine whether they want to or can be a contributing part of global education. Components and goals of global education are also discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Global Approach, Intercultural Programs, International Studies
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Crookall, David – System, 1984
Promotes the use of international broadcasting as a rich source of spoken text for foreign language learning. A basic knowledge of this technology is stressed, including types of broadcasts, times, frequency/wavelength, transmission modes, propagation variation, reception techniques, and program schedules. In addition, choice and use of equipment…
Descriptors: Broadcast Reception Equipment, Foreign Countries, Listening Skills, Modern Language Curriculum
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Tonkin, Humphrey – ADFL Bulletin, 1985
Discusses the status of foreign language learning in connection with the humanities, and suggests a redefinition of the mission of the foreign language department in the research university. It is proposed that students be trained in language teaching skills in combination with branches of the humanities other than literature, without neglecting…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Humanities, Humanities Instruction
Olbert, Jurgen – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1978
Traces the history of the study of French in West Germany's educational system, and argues that French, and not English, should be the principal second language taught there. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), French
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Mieder, Wolfgang – Unterrichtspraxis, 1993
This article begins with an overview of the literature that establishes the value of sayings in foreign language teaching. It is argued that authors of textbooks should use sayings because they make up such an important part of a language. The most common sayings that should be found in any textbook are listed. (LET)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Expressive Language, German, Higher Education
Schroder, Konrad – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1978
Discusses the language teaching situation on the secondary level in West Germany, and reforms aimed at improving the possibilities of studying languages other than English. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, English (Second Language), Intensive Language Courses, Language Instruction
Grenfell, Michael – 1992
This paper reviews the current crisis in reading ability decline in British primary schools and how modern language teaching methods are remedying this crisis, specifically the problems in exam and syllabus design. It is suggested that the juxtaposition of phonic and psycholinguistic methods in teaching reading are the root of the continuing…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Modern Language Curriculum, Reading Achievement
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Van Parreren, Carel – System, 1983
Argues for giving precedence to the development of listening and reading skills, while postponing speaking and writing, in order to acquire a solid foundation for later speaking. Emphasizes bilingual exercises comprised of listening, supported by written texts. This method also preferable for adult learners because of inhibitions and anxiety about…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Fluency, Linguistic Performance
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Mooijam, J. P. – System, 1983
Stresses that learning to understand and speak a foreign language is the acquisition of a skill, not of a system of abstract knowledge. Primary objective is understanding through a receptive, semantic approach, which incorporates rising expectancy level, discrepency feedback levels, and confidence in later speech production. Suggests incorporating…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language), Listening Comprehension
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Afolayan, Adebisi – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Views Nigeria as a valid, representative "African laboratory" for the development of English as a second language. Nigeria has vigorously embarked on national development and modernization programs centered on English and, therefore, is capable of contributing greatly to a valid theory of English as a second language as a branch of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Awareness, Developing Nations, Educational Policy
Kummer, Irmela; Willeke, Ottomar – 1976
"Communicative Competence" is today the avowed primary aim of foreign language teaching. This paper points out that communicative competence in this context differs from communicative competence between two native speakers of the same language. In the two cases the difficulties that appear are not the same. Various possible dialogue elements are…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, Dialogs (Language), Language Instruction
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Strasheim, Lorraine A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
Discusses three obstacles to interdisciplinary cooperation in education: (1) compartmentalization of teachers and teaching, (2) reluctance of educators to tackle the problem, and (3) difficulties in intraschool and intrasystem communication. Recommends collecting, expanding, and sharing curricular components to achieve the goal. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Integrated Activities
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