This report was originally delivered to the State English as a Second Language Conference held in Brisbane in December 2001. It was part of a team presentation made to a plenary session by representatives from Torres Strait (Terry McCarthy, Mette Morrison David, Judy Christian Ketchell, Raba Jobi, Keith Fisher, Kay Ahmat and Susan Shepherd). Its…

Exercises integrating mathematical concepts and reading are explained.

"Sight Unseen" by Mary Ann Beggs and "Language and Values" by Victoria J. Heland are provided to suggest techniques for exploring language through the five senses and through making ethical choices. (DD)

Asserts that, if the aim of foreign language teaching is to be communicative competence, then some of the sociocultural determinants of usage of some forms should not be overlooked. The Spanish pronominal address forms, "tu" and "Ud.," are discussed as an example. (EJS)

Discusses current language needs analyses, and considers the relationship between this type of analysis and language programs and materials. (AM)

A number of linguistic problems identified through analysis of primary mathematics texts are discussed. These include vocabulary, readability and perception. (MP)

This article criticizes a resolution drafted by the Executive Committee of the Conference on College Composition and Communication. It argues that the framers of the resolution create misleading impressions about the sociolinguistic situation in the U.S. (Author/AM)

The tasks of the translation teacher--the elicitation of correct translations and the prevention of incorrect translations--are discussed. (Author/HP)

This paper discusses some of the psychological and social problems that the average Jamaican immigrant faces in a society such as Canada. The focus of the discussion is on the problems that have a direct or indirect relationship to the language system of this particular group. (Author/AM)

A study concluded that significant differences did exist in the inclusion of females when using masculine/generic as compared to neutral/generic nouns. (DD)

This paper examines survey research methods and their shortcomings in respect to polling urbanized black populations. It suggests alternative strategies and implications for survey data from a variety of settings. (Author/AM)

Discusses whether the language of subcultural groups is deficient or whether it is in fact a different, but equally valid, language. The role of the speech therapist vis-a-vis culturally different students is considered. Suggestions for change in speech therapy are presented. (Editor/RK)

This paper argues for a reconsideration of the emphasis traditionally placed on "er"-ization, or word-final retroflexion, in contemporary Mandarin language instruction outside China. Pedagogical considerations regarding choice of language variety and data on use of "er"-ization in China are considered, and the conclusion is against use of…

Learned academies deplore the deterioration of Castillian Spanish due to foreign contamination. They ignore the real source of the problem within Spain itself where everyone speaks the language badly except those in the remote towns and a few intellectuals. A ray of hope comes from the Americans. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)

A general guideline is offered as a reference point to choosing the appropriate preposition (a or par) for French causative sentences with faire. Full noun phrase complements of infinitives are treated. (SW)