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)

Questions the assumption that literal, figurative, and anomalous sentences should be regarded as qualitatively different kinds of speech rather than as portions of a continuum of language use. (RL)

Discusses the rules governing the usage of the indefinite article in Spanish. (HP)

Current debate has focused attention on the role of language in learning. This article describes how students' knowledge and interest in their own subject was used to start them thinking through ideas about language. The value of such an approach is discussed, and also the problems inherent in it. (Author/MA)

This article shows that the language situation in Quebec cannot be characterized as a diglossic one (as defined by Ferguson) because of the links existing between Standard Canadian French and "joual." Due to political factors, Quebec is moving toward a mixed standard language. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This article discusses the problem of choosing a language style for literary purposes in Quebec. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This article reports on a statistical study on the frequency of occurrence of different connectors between simple sentences as seen in texts written by elementary school children, as a function of parent education and occupation, social class and dwelling area of the child. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This study of the role and use of English in Israel was conducted in 1973. Sources used were census figures, personal interviews, surveys, and personal observations. It is concluded that exposure to English is increasing and that Israelis do not seem opposed to this, as Hebrew retains its prominence. (Author/RM)