First the author discusses the question of the most propitious age for beginning the learning of a second language. He then describes the experimental FLES curriculum of the State of Baden-Wurttemberg and analyzes its results to date. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Describes pilot classes in culture-oriented French and Spanish instruction conducted over a two-year period. (KM)

This article expresses the need in foreign language instruction to narrow the gap between the study of literature and language studies. It suggests presenting literature not only in the written form, but by means of other semiotic systems. The literature specifically dealt with is that of the song-poem. (CLK)

This article discusses the use of radio broadcasts in foreign language teaching and outlines a specific methodology to be followed. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

A SUMMARY IS GIVEN OF THE YEAR'S WORK OF A FRENCH CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, ASSIGNED UNDER THE FULBRIGHT-HAYES ACT PROGRAM TO WORK IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE. THE REPORT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES HIS ACTIVITIES AT THE COLLEGE AS CONSULTANT IN THE FLES PROGRAM OF THE LABORATORY SCHOOL, AS…

This article outlines a methodology for implementing directed readings in French language courses. The method can be divided into three phases: introductory, analytical, and creative. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Text is in German.

Outlines a high school or college level course involving the combination of literary texts and commercial films. A selected list of films suitable to such a course is also included. (DB)

The authors cite reasons for the poor standard of spoken French in British secondary schools and put forward some practical ideas for oral activities. (SJL)

A language school teacher explains some of his methods for teaching beginning French, including course content, use of drill and homework, pronunciation, and the use of choral speaking to teach stress and intonation. (SJL)

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of conversation classes for learning a foreign language, and outlines three basic prerequisites for a successful conversation class: a small, homogeneous group, actual facts and ideas available for discussion, and a basic working vocabulary. (CLK)

Discusses the teaching of French language, literature, and culture in light of the experiences and observations of Gustave Lanson, a professor of French at the University of Paris who taught as a visiting professor at Columbia University in 1911. It is argued that French studies as a discipline needs to emphasize the pluralistic, multicultural…