Discusses the neglected area in the teaching of Indonesian, namely the social significance of Indonesian varieties vis-a-vis regional languages. Suggests using a multimedia teaching tool as a possible solution, and discusses how this relates to the multiliteracies approach to pedagogy. (Author/VWL)

Research supported by the Dept. of French, University of Melbourne. (DD)

Discusses the general thrust and outcomes of using a multimedia approach to teaching French as a foreign language at Western Australia University. Focuses on the main aims of the cultural studies program at the university and how these were adapted to suit the multimedia environment. (Author/VWL)

Evaluated the effectiveness of Italia Oggi, a videodisc-based system for intermediate and advanced students of Italian at Griffith University in Australia. Attention was focused on students' behavior in pair work, including talk at the workstation and the collaborative strategies they employed. (Author/VWL)