Text-linguistic studies, e.g. the use of French determinants as compared with German, are not fruitful in teaching foreign language as such, though they may be of relevance in other grammatical studies, and particularly in teaching literature. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the 1974 volume of the Polish periodical for teachers of Russian entitled "Jezyk Rosyjski." Leading articles survey the development of the teaching of Russian in Poland. Other articles deal with language teaching, language usage, "landeskunde" (country, customs, culture), and literary topics. (Text is in German.)…

Discusses certain lexical features of South Asian English peculiar to this variety of English as opposed to its other native and non-native varieties. A taxonomic classification of hybrids which developed over years of cultural and linguistic contact with the English-speaking world is presented. (SCC)

Describes a method for improving vocabulary skills of disadvantaged college freshmen. (RB)

Examines German idiomatic predicate constructions in various aspects; finds that these constructions do not form a homogeneous class, either as to form or as to syntax. Numerous examples, taken from dictionaries and other sources, are used. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The linguistic behavior of a given individual varies; he will on different occasions speak (or write) differently according to what may be roughly described as different social situations: he will use a number of different registers. The application of such registers both in the field of text analysis and in the preparation of teaching materials…

This study has focused on the use of language in the United Republic of Cameroon and on individual bilingualism with consideration of the social and political repercussions of social practices and educational policy. (RK)

Author gave serious consideration to the quality of education. (RK)

English classes should develop the use of good English in student compositions, which should in turn influence student morality. (JH)

The educational practices and theories of linguists and educators concerning speakers of Black dialect are discussed in terms of three varying perspectives: (1) eradication; (2) bidialectalism; and, (3) appreciation of dialect differences. An arguement for the latter view is made and a list of suggestions relative to language instruction is…

This article elaborates on the notion that theoretic discourse, as employed in the natural and behavioral sciences, is partly inappropriate for curriculum work and that the language of curriculum writers must be ordinary language. (Author/MLF)

Discusses two radically opposed theories about written and spoken language. The first states that the written word is the most perfect form of expression. According to the second concept, written language is viewed as the inaccurate translation of spoken language. (Text is in French.) (PMP)

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This article examines the notion of sign on various levels, concluding that which pertains to the linguistic level is pertinent; that which pertains to the expressive level is redundant. The notions of connotation and denotation are discussed. (Text is in French.) (AM)