Discusses the nature of bilingual education, the four types of bilingual education programs, the rationale for bilingual education, the possible influence of bilingual education upon language teaching and language learning, extra societal and external societal influences upon language teaching, the relationship of bilingual education to…

The value of visual literacy, the ability to recognize and interpret natural and manmade symbols, to a student of foreign language is stressed. Three groups of nonverbal signs--kinesic elements, environmental elements, and objects invested with a special meaning--are discussed, and methods for teaching visual literacy described. (RM)

Cartoons can be a stimulating and motivational force in the language classroom and, used effectively, can become an indispensible tool in the acquisition of language and culture. (Author/DB)

A description of "La Maniere de langage," a fourteenth century manual which skillfully blended the teaching of functional language usage with an introduction to French culture and social customs. The treatise incorporated many insights we have from psychology, sociolinguistics and cultural anthropology. (AMH)

A new stage of development in the methodology of language instruction is characterized by its recentering of teaching on the student and flexibility of method. In this context, several topics are addressed, including language as an instrument of communication and pedagogical consequences of the contributions of psycholinguistics. (Text is in…

Detailed typical daily program in the life of an American and a Moroccan teenager introduces the discussion of the influence of the environment on the learning process, particularly on foreign language learning. A "kit" method for responding to needs determined by the environment is described. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A discussion of a publicity campaign organized by the American Association of Teachers of French to reawaken interest in foreign language study. French Language Week in New York City and sixteen diversified language programs and activities aimed at responding to student needs are briefly described. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This paper comments on an article by Tracy Terrell in this journal. Terrell is praised for his contribution to the debate over teaching communication versus structure in second languages. It is pointed out, however, that study and analysis of language structures requires understanding and memorization essential to cognitive development. (CHK)

A more natural approach to second language teaching in an academic situation is suggested, as follows: (1) The view of communicative competence and language acquisition in academic learning is sketched; (2) Three basic guidelines are discussed; (3) Practical implications of these guidelines with regard to classroom teaching are noted. (CHK)

A reciprocal course in French and English is described. English and French students attend for two weeks with alternate days in each language. Administrative details, instruction procedures and materials are outlined. (CHK)

A year of sixth-form French instruction is described. Lessons included a great deal of discussion, dramatics exercises, reading of journals and French stories and novels, and use of a residential facility where only French was spoken. (CHK)

"De-schooling" adult language learning aims at getting away from classroom formalism, teacher dominance, pupil passivity, and pressure to achieve. Recommended devices include greetings and introductions, simulated interviews, brief conversations with seat neighbors, and role-playing in partner and group work. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A brief study of the psychological dimensions of learning in relation to foreign language instruction for adults. Suggestopaedia takes into account suggestive factors which constantly influence us without our being aware of them. Psychology and counselling techniques have much to contribute to this field. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Offers a class-hour plan for Grade 11 on the theme of "James Thurber, 'The Peacelike Mongoose' - Discussion of Text," dividing the treatment into stages: Introduction and Reading, Text Elucidation, Comprehension Check, Summarizing Content, Reflection, Written Homework. Possible alternative approaches are discussed. (Text is in German.)…

Word formation is seen as receiving too little attention in foreign language teaching; its study increases auditory and reading understanding. Practical suggestions are given for collecting and arranging material, and for analyzing the structure of words. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)