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Indigenizing the Structural Syllabus: The Challenge of Revitalizing Mi'gmaq in Listuguj
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Sarkar, Mela; Metallic, Mali A'n – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2009
Mi'gmaq, an Algonkian language of northeastern North America, is one of nearly 50 surviving Indigenous languages in Canada that are usually not considered to be viable into the next century. Only Inuktitut, Cree, and Ojibwe presently have enough younger speakers to provide a critical mass for long-term survival. In one Mi'gmaq community, however,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Foreign Countries, Eskimo Aleut Languages, Indigenous Populations
Apprendre une langue seconde: La Prise en compte de l'experience d'apprentissage (Learning a Second Language: Taking Advantage of the Learning Experience).
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Cloutier, Raymonde – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1993
A course (Learning a Second Language) is described that focuses on the experience of learning a second language: the communicative approach that led to learner-centered practices; course materials, objectives, and content; a learning guide to help students organize self-teaching activities; and learner reactions to the course. (23 references)…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Foreign Countries, French, Second Language Learning
Teaching Culture in the '90s: Implementing the National Core French Study Syllavus.
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Flewelling, Janet – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1993
The Canadian National Core French Study's (NCFS) views on what culture is and how it should be taught is examined and compared with more traditional approaches to the teaching of culture. Implications for educators are discussed in light of the NCFS recommendations and other theoretical positions on the teaching of culture. (six references)…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries
En Francais, langue seconde: Un cours modulaire pour adultes dans le cadre de l'approche communicative (In French as a Foreign Language: A Modular Course for Adults in the Framework of the Communicative Approach).
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Bergeron, Jocelyne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1982
The stages of development of an adult communicative course in French are outlined, including the principles used in course content selection, structural progression, and the means found for encouraging student participation. The primary influence for the course came from the Council of Europe and experience with adult students. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Content, Course Descriptions
The General Language Education Syllabus in Summary.
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Hebert, Yvonne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
The general language education syllabus, proposed as one of four syllabi resulting from Canada's National Core French Study, is described, with suggestions for content and general objectives. A four-stage teaching approach, teacher planning process, possibilities for facilitation integration with the other syllabi, and the role of this syllabus…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
Multidimensional Project-Based Second Language Teaching: Observations of Four Grade 9 Core French Teachers.
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Turnbull, Miles – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1999
Reports the results of detailed observations conducted in four Grade 9 French classes during one school semester in one school district in Eastern Canada. Results suggest teachers were implementing the multidimensional project-based core French curriculum prescribed by the Ministry of Education in different ways. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Course Descriptions, Foreign Countries, French