These proceedings are a collection of papers by researchers in neurology, bilingualism, linguistics, and the neurolinguistics of bilingualism. Topics are addressed using neurolinguistic data for second language learning, learning models for second language acquisition, and implications for teaching and research. Summaries of the following papers…

IT IS GENERALLY ADMITTED THAT THE VOCABULARY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS MORE EASILY LEARNED IF IT IS ORGANIZED IN COHERENT SEMANTIC GROUPS AROUND "SITUATIONS" OR "CENTERS OF INTEREST." WHAT IS NEEDED IS A LOGICAL AND NON-ARBITRARY TAXONOMY OF SITUATIONS. WE DISTINGUISH, FIRST, OPEN AND CLOSED SITUATIONS. CLOSED SITUATIONS (FOR EXAMPLE, DAYS OF THE…

The author emphasizes the importance of the distinction between "true programs" (i.e., programs which are completely self-instructional) and "pseudo-programs" (i.e., those which are not). On the basis of this distinction, he outlines a 25 point instructional program for the teaching of a foreign language, discussing the relationship of the teacher…

It is asserted that students can discover the rules of German grammar, or any grammar, by asking the right questions about a text; they can write grammars and compile vocabulary lists. Classes that were taught in this way are described. (Author/RM)

The mother tongue should not be used in the classroom. If the student is constantly allowed to translate he will never make the jump into the target culture. Translation is an aim that can be achieved only when considerable proficiency in the target language has been attained. (SCC)

Describes the use of some modern German drama in 3rd-year foreign language classes. Following classwork and homework, the students improvised scenes. The handling of certain passages is discussed, including their use in intensive training in speaking. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reports on the methods used in utilizing broadcasts of the British Forces Broadcasting Service in teaching English as a foreign language. (IFS/WGA)

Proposes an approach to French language instruction for adults which relies on materials of a political nature. (AM)

Discusses the role of written French both in traditional and contemporary teaching methods. (AM)

Discusses the question of whether to eliminate the longrespected but now disdained dictation from the foreign language classroom. It is concluded that the dictation may be saved if its purpose is changed. (CFM)

Discusses the use of pictures in the language classroom and presents controlled and non-controlled activities incorporating pictures. (AM)

Approves of role-playing as training in situational dialogues, but objects to controversial subject matter, especially sociological and political. Prefers the term "scene play." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Many examples of the present perfect tense are proposed. These are accompanied by simple rules to help the student get a clear idea and better grasp of the use of the present perfect in British English. The article is designed for teachers of English to Francophones. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Gives a history of traditional and audiolingual methods of language teaching. Reports on one Swedish and two U.S. long-term experiments. The two methods are found to be of about equal value. The most recent publications reveal a tendency to synthesize the two. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes an approach to teaching the Spanish subjunctive. The approach is organized for use with most first-year textbooks. (RM)