In a brief response to other papers presented as part of a symposium entitled "What's So Canadian About Canadian Educational Administration," at the 1978 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, the author argues against seeing Canada as merely an extension of the United States, or seeing his own Quebec as merely…

Until the last decade, the terms "English as a Second Language" and "English as a Foreign Language" were often used interchangeably in the United States. The careful distinction between the two made by the British, however, is gaining wider currency: by "English as a Foreign Language" is meant English taught as a school subject or on an adult…

The present report is an expanded version of an earlier paper by the authors. Summing up last year's language maintenance study, it goes on to place the Study in its general context as a contribution to Navajo literacy. Following the report is a complete listing of the publications of the Study to date, with ED numbers and other information…

The pedagogical, literary and journalistic significance of the German language in early America is outlined. The earliest record of German instruction is in 1702 in Germantown, Pa., where, in 1742, the first German school for girls was established. The disruptive effect of the Revolutionary War on German language use is reported. (MS)

Provides examples of ways in which the linguistic environment is constantly changing. (DD)

Language provides the building blocks for thinking. Without disciplined reading skills, man's mind has little chance to soar. (Editors)

Article discusses Albert Upton's concepts in Creative Analysis, a major emphasis in creative studies at State University College at Buffalo. (Author)

Author defines the nature of the crisis in language; relates this crisis to a similar one in the life of an earlier civilization; and advances suggestions how present difficulties can be faced. (CB)

The development of the Vienna Circle is traced, and Schlick's philosophy of nature, his ethical theory, his views on education, and his contribution to unity in philosophy are discussed. (DB)

From an anthropological viewpoint, the author examines the relationship of modern-day youth with his "multidimensional world, whose components are science, creation, knowledge, language, society, power and man. (LC)

Author discusses the use of taboo or so-called obscene words in society and in the classroom. Encourages a discussion of the use and meaning of obscenity between teacher and students. (DR)

The relevancy of standard versus nonstandard speech and language patterns is examined relative to its impact upon academic training of speech clinicians and upon clinical competencies. (Author)

Maintains that we are contained in boxes-- classifications of language,. . . pigeonholes in which we neatly file reality." (Author/RD)