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Filimon, David J. – 1976
This paper discusses in a general way the decline of use of the Romanian language among second and third-generation Romanian-Americans, and then it points to the state of the study of English as a foreign language in the Romanian Socialist Republic today. A brief review of the influence of British English in Romania is followed by: (1) a more…
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English (Second Language), Exchange Programs, Immigrants
Winokur, Marshall – 1979
The Fulbright-Hays Teaching Exchange with Germany is a one-for-one exchanqe for approximately twenty pairs of American and German teachers. American elementary and secondary school teachers as well as college instructors and assistant professors replace their German counterparts for an academic year at either a "Hauptschule" (a…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Programs
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Foreign Language Annals, 1976
Describes teacher exchange opportunities through the U.S. Office of Education. (CLK)
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning
Dodd, William J. – 1971
The State of Louisiana has instituted a number of educational programs to meet the needs of a large French- and Spanish-speaking population. For the French-speaking population, the program is designed to improve and expand the teaching of French at all educational levels and to preserve and protect the French cultural heritage. Contact and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cultural Education
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Cziko, Gary A.; Lambert, Wallace E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This article reports on a pilot study undertaken to determine the effect that a new student exchange program would have on student attitudes and student motivation in second language learning. (CLK)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, English, French, Language Instruction
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Johnston, Otto W. – Unterrichtspraxis, 1978
Discusses a threat to the survival of foreign exchange programs. It is asserted that uninspired administrators with eyes fixed on cost-accounting, fund allocations, and educational packaging are looking increasingly at the exchange as a new source of income. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Budgeting, Educational Finance, Financial Policy
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Hoeh, James A.; Spuck, Dennis W. – Foreign Language Annals, 1975
Describes a study conducted at Weston (Connecticut) High School of the language skills and attitude changes of a group of students participating in an overseas study program. The goals of the program were to increase participants' understanding and appreciation of another culture, and to provide stimulus for language learning. (Author/CLK)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cultural Education, Cultural Exchange, French
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Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1977
A reprint of sections of the Helsinki agreement dealing with foreign languages and civilization, and cooperation and exchanges in the field of education. The agreement supports wider knowledge of foreign languages and promotes exchanges, cooperation, lexicography, and specialized programs in adult education. (AMH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Cultural Exchange, Higher Education
Smith, D. G. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Presents a rationale and suggestions for ensuring contact between the second language learner and representatives of the target culture, in the home country as well as overseas. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Exchange, Culture Contact, Exchange Programs
Gorman, T. P., Ed. – 1973
This is the seventh volume in a continuing series of working papers on teaching English as a second language. The 13 papers included here represent work in progress and cover a wide variety of subjects. In the first paper, E. Hatch summarizes research on reading a second language. S. J. A. Garcia discusses some of the areas of controversy in the…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Programs
Born, Warren C., Ed. – 1978
The needs and challenges of intermediate-level language courses and the beneficial effects of authentic language experiences are considered, and five essays are presented which explore revitalization of the Classics and ways of introducing authentic language via film, theater, music, and student exchanges. "New contents" in second…
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Language Films, Higher Education
Bicknese, Gunther
This report is based on three separate evaluative surveys. The first compares students' attitudes and opinions before and after the junior year abroad in several areas: (1) attitude toward Germany; (2) integration patterns; (3) religion; (4) politics; (5) the use of tobacco and alcohol, and sexual morality; (6) culture; (7) comparison of…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Exchange, German, Language Instruction
Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Westbury, NY. – 1976
Bilingual education and the teaching of foreign languages are the topics of this issue. Several columns discuss programs and services of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County. In bilingual education, the following articles are included: (1) "Regents Position Paper: Title VII Guidelines"; (2) "From SED - A…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Board of Education Policy
Born, Warren C., Ed. – 1978
This volume discusses (1) ways of introducing authentic language experiences; (2) the challenge to foreign language teachers and the status of the profession; and (3) communication both within the profession and with the general public. Revitalization of the Classics and ways of introducing authentic language via film, theater, music, and student…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Classical Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends