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Books on Foreign Languages and Careers.
Torbert, Eugene C. – Illinois Foreign Language Association Newsletter, 1989
An annotated bibliography lists 10 books on the relationship between second language skills and careers. Some of the books address specific career areas such as intelligence, international trade, and world affairs, and the others focus more generally on career awareness, exploration, training, and development as they relate to foreign language…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Career Ladders, Careers, Employment Potential
Second Language Retention: A Summary of the Issues.
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Vechter, Andrea; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
A brief annotated bibliography highlights theoretical issues, principal studies, and factors influencing second language retention, including initially attained proficiency levels, supportive environment, exposure to foreign languages, maturity and general self-awareness, literacy and its onset, and the perceived need for the language after…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Environment, Language Proficiency, Language Research
Preschool Second Language Acquisition: What We Know and How We Can Effectively Communicate with Young Second Language Learners. Technical Report.
Quinones-Eatman, Janet – 2001
This technical report presents concrete ways of meeting recommended practice by providing an overview of principles and practices in the area of second language acquisition. It discusses some of the major theories in the area of second language acquisition, as well as the developmental process of first and second language acquisition in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
Responding to Today's Issues. The Language Connection: From the Classroom to the World. ACTFL Foreign Language Education Series, Vol. 9.
Enwall, Beverly M. – 1977
Current attitudes within the foreign language profession at large are assessed, and some attempts to meet the common problems are described. The need for promoting and improving a public image in all areas outside the profession and informing the community about foreign language educational goals is an overriding problem. In addition to publicity…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Design, Financial Support, Higher Education
Public Awareness: What Can the Individual Teacher Do? The Challenge of Communication. ACTFL Review of Foreign Language Education, Vol. 6.
Reeves, Dona B. – 1974
The greatest single opportunity for influencing public opinion concerning foreign language study is through the teacher-student encounter. There is some indication that student motivation for foreign language study may be related to general cultural interests and travel facility rather than to research or career requirements. Flexibility in pace…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Rationale for Language Study. The Challenge of Communication. ACTFL Review of Foreign Language Education, Vol. 6.
Lippman, Jane N. – 1974
Enrollment trends and factors that influence foreign language study in colleges and universities are discussed. Most college foreign language programs have emphasized the study of literature and have not been committed to the training of teachers or the teaching of civilization or culture. It appears that students' concern about the job market and…
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, College Language Programs, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages)