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Download full textMcCulloch, John J. B., Ed. – 1972
This newsletter continues to report on the use and instruction of English throughout the world. Articles here concern the status and role of English in Zaire, Portugal, Taiwan, Israel, Tanzania, and Burundi. One report discusses the work and scope of the Center for English Language Research and Teaching in Beirut; another article reports on…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Language Instruction, Language Role
Jungo, Michel E. – Literacy Discussion, 1971
Article stress the need to teach the local language as part of the process of completing the socio-cultural integration of foreigners. (Author/ML)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Immigrants, Language Instruction, Language Role
Peer reviewedValdes, Mario E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1974
The author offers his observations on how the language learner achieves a full command of a second language in its sociocultural context. (PP)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Culture, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedLott, Bernard – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
Detailed sources of information on the various motivations of learners of English help the course planner to develop materials which are directed towards the particular needs of the learners. Studies of language use in Uganda and Jordan are used as examples of source materials for planning language study. (SW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
Trim, John, L. M. – Francais dans le Monde, 1979
Discusses second language learning in the context of linguistic and societal needs of the learner. (AM)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Individual Needs, Language Instruction, Language Role
Bishop, Lloyd – French Rev, 1969
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Cultural Context, Educational Objectives, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedBrooks, Nelson – Modern Language Journal, 1977
The 1977 Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is reported on here. Propositions dealt with were language acquisition, language application, and language appreciation. Several speeches are summarized and awards noted. New officers were named. (CHK)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Language Acquisition, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
Starr, S. Frederick – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1977
Notes the declining enrollments in language courses and the national lack of support for language studies. Five objectives to be sought in increasing university language studies, especially at advanced levels, are outlined. (CHK)
Descriptors: Language Attitudes, Language Enrollment, Language Instruction, Language Programs
Gordon, Malcolm – Mod Lang, 1970
Descriptors: African Languages, Communication (Thought Transfer), English, French
Peer reviewedGuntermann, Gail – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
An approach is presented for providing students with communication practice by relating course material to the common purposes of language use. A system for classifying communication activities is outlined in order to insure realistic, varied practice. Examples are provided in Spanish. (SW)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Language Role
Peer reviewedNoyau, Colette – Langue Francaise, 1976
Analyzes a variety of French labeled "immigrant speech" by Nemser. Examines the method by which each immigrant worker learns this transitory dialect in order to define the requirements for teaching standard French to these workers. (Text is in French.) (TL)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Dialects, French, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedCollard, L. N. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1975
The decline in enrollment in foreign language study in Australia is due partly to the belief in the universality of English. Learning difficulties may be overcome by beginning language instruction in primary school. Diplomatic and military personnel may require a foreign language, as may international businessmen. (CHK)
Descriptors: Language Ability, Language Attitudes, Language Enrollment, Language Instruction
McCulloch, John I. B., Ed. – 1969
In the first issue of the newsletter, the editor indicates that one of the functions of the newsletter is to be an experimental attempt to mirror the ups and downs of the English language in today's world. This issue includes articles on the role of English in Latin America, Hungary, Indonesia, Denmark, and Cameroon. Other articles deal with the…
Descriptors: Cultural Centers, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedSobelman, C. P. – Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, 1976
This paper discusses the problem of textbook selection for Chinese instruction, and considers the role of Chinese language teachers and content of Chinese courses. Lists of supplementary materials for PRC and DeFrancis texts are appended. (CHK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Role
Fishman, Joshua A. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1975
A sociolinguist looks at language teaching and the need for bilingual education to help the non-English-speaking poor and to preserve diverse cultures. Bilingual education and second language instruction are seen as interdependent fields with great potential for helping each other. (SC)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingualism
