AMONG THOSE THINGS THAT HAVE AFFECTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING PERHAPS ADVERSELY, THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY EXEMPLIFIES WELL THE EMPHASIS PUT ON TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS AND THE TENDENCY IN OUR TIME TO "TRAIN" A PERSON RATHER THAN TO "EDUCATE" HIM. THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY CAN BE USED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP AUDIOLINGUAL SKILLS, BUT IT IN NO WAY…

An appraisal of the language laboratory attempts to clarify its purpose and its proper use. The first part of the article describes the various advantages of laboratory instruction, stressing the value of individual study and progress and the need for a "live" teacher. Types of equipment in a "Dialog" laboratory are explained and illustrated in…

A catalog of 344 items accessioned into the ERIC system from May to October 1969 on all aspects of foreign language teaching. (DS)

A catalog of 323 items accessioned into the ERIC system from November 1969 through April 1970 on all aspects of foreign language teaching. (DS)

REPORTS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE LABORATORIES ARE PRESENTED AS A CONFERENCE'S PANEL DISCUSSION. EDWARD MARXHEIMER'S "TRAINING OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY PERSONNEL" DISCUSSES THE NEED FOR TRAINED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN UTILIZE THE GREAT POTENTIAL OF THE LABORATORY. IGOR M. GLADSTONE AND GENEVIEVE C. BIRD DISCUSS RESPECTIVELY THE USE OF THE LANGUAGE…

Papers presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German, Chicago, Illinois, November 25-28, 1971. (DS)

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ANNUAL INDIANA-PURDUE LANGUAGE LABORATORY CONFERENCE ARE ORGANIZED, AFTER INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS BY NAJAM AND LARSEN ON CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, UNDER THREE GENERAL HEADINGS PLUS APPENDIXES. IN THE FIRST SECTION DEVOTED TO MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES ARE ARTICLES BY HYER, GARIMALDI, EDDY, AND SMITH…

MATERIALS CONCERNING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES, PUBLISHED FROM 1960 TO 1967, ARE COLLECTED IN THIS PACKET FOR LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE FUTURE USES OF THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY. INCLUDED ARE--(1) "PROGRAMED LEARNING OF A SECOND LANGUAGE" BY HARLAN LANE, (2) "A PRIMER OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE…

A REPORT ON THE HISTORY OF FRENCH TEACHING IN THE UNITED STATES MAKES US AWARE OF THE GROWTH OF INTEREST IN MODERN LANGUAGE STUDY WHILE FOCUSING SPECIFICALLY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FRENCH INSTRUCTION. THE CONSEQUENT STUDY OF FRENCH IS TRACED IN THE OPENING CHAPTER WITH A BRIEF PICTURE OF THE TIES BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE AMERICAN COLONIES.…

A university professor examines attitudes and theories relating to foreign language teaching commonly accepted by instructors and students in U.S. high schools and universities. The author attempts to distinguish the factual from the legendary, or the folklore as he refers to it, in such areas as the audiolingual approach, selection of textbooks,…

The article proposes to answer the nonspecialist's inquiries into the nature, objectives, and role of the modern language curriculum. Information is made available on career opportunities for those selecting foreign languages as their major study, and some suggestions are given on ways in which language proficiency can contribute to international…

Results of a survey of 234 schools, placing special emphasis on the role of linguistics and the recommendations of linguists in their language programs, are presented. A questionnaire gathered information on the number of class meetings per week, the length of class time, the number of students per section, and whether class materials were…

This brief review of research in foreign language instruction during 1961-63 summarizes, compares, and interprets related studies dealing withsuch topics as (1) the effects and value of foreign language instruction at different educational levels, (2) methods and materials, (3) testing, and (4) electromechanical aids, such as the language…