An analysis of questionnaires on the teaching of Francophone literature in colleges and secondary schools. Most studied is the literature of West Africa, Quebec and the Antilles. Teacher training in Francophone literature, establishing rationales, needs assessment and selected sources of information on Francophone literature are discussed. (AMH)

A description of a university course in French whose object is to give students some facility in current French as found in newspapers, magazines, radio and films; and to introduce them to contemporary French civilization. Methods used are reading, translation, synopsis writing, correspondence and interviews. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A teacher describes an intensive Spanish course and the methods used to create the kind of exposure to total culture a student would have visiting a Spanish country. Pronunciation and speaking are practiced through use of songs, records, tapes, and poetry; students write essays; and language and culture are interrelated. (CHK)

A description of the adult education and senior citizens programs in French, Spanish and German at a community college in Missouri. The courses, which fill both an educational and social need, run at capacity enrollment. The program serves the community and is of great interest to the instructors. (AMH)

A description of the "outreach" activities of the Modern Language Association as an example of the public relations needed to insure that the message about the centrality of foreign language study reaches the American people. Awareness of languages is increasing due partly to ethnic consciousness and partly to international communication. (AMH)

A description of a French course given in Mexico to mathematics teachers. The object was to enable them to read primary, untranslated sources as quickly as possible. The general learning objectives, characteristics of students and teachers, methods, and a complete sample lesson plan are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Questions fundamental to all methodologies are the basis for this article: to whom, why, and for what future use is a language taught. Topics discussed and evaluated are: centering on student needs; more activemethods to develop expression and creativity; and communicative competence. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A description of introductory university French courses in Japan where communication needs have effected a change in student motivation. The objectives, learning conditions, role of error analysis, linguistic obstacles, teaching goals and methods, course content, and new perspectives are discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

The primary task of teacher educators must be to offer foreign language teachers the means to better conceptualize and carry out their task and thus to regain confidence. The present situation is assessed; needs are analysed in terms of teachers, students, the culture and society; and conclusions are drawn. (AMH)

A summary of presentations on the teaching of reading skills in English to speakers of other languages. Topics included the focus on different kinds of skills, use of discourse analysis, and reading as realization of an underlying communicative process. (AMH)

Examines typical French telephone conversations for high-frequency expressions. Two classifications are used: intimate and non-intimate. Presents a typical course syllabus and forms for checking achievement. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses some problems in the rating of achievement in auditory understanding, as well as types of exercises for the teaching of English in general and for specific professions. (IFS/WGA)

A discussion of factors operative in foreign language learning. The most important is a good grasp of the native language both through acquired learning and the seemingly innate ability to structure sentences in the native language. The question of early foreign language learning is addressed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

The role and benefits of teaching Chinese in high schools are discussed. Knowledge of China and its language are important in teaching students to become world citizens, journalists, or businessmen. High school Chinese study enhances and broadens college studies. Colleges should cooperate with high schools in organizing materials and programs.…

A procedure involving dialogue and an oral paraphrase of a text is suggested as a means of developing communication skills. Student errors in communicative exchange compared with their errors in structural and prepared exercises, recurring sources of errors, and utilization of these sources in productive learning situations are discussed. (AMH)