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So You Want to Write a Textbook? Options and Problems
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Kerr, Doris L. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A textbook author should be sure that his or her philosophy is respected by the publisher. Materials should be published in a form and according to quality standards which meet the author's approval. Textbooks that are part of a core program or series will require the collaboration of other writers. (SW)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Material Development, Publishing Industry, Reading Materials
Curriculum Development: Cultural Modules
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Hill, John C. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Language and cultural modules are multimedia in nature and non-sequential. Modules should be used in association with the themes and vocabulary found in the main course textbook. Reference is made to the "A-LM German Language Programs" and modules produced by Ontario German teachers in 1976 in West Germany. (SW)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction
So You Want to Write a Textbook? Options and Problems
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Taggart, Gilbert – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Methodological and theoretical options confronting second-language textbook authors are outlined. Analytic and synthetic methodological approaches, linguistic options, geographic variability, registers of language, spoken versus written language, cultural materials, and learners' level are discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Language Instruction, Language Learning Levels