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Peer reviewedBerman, Russell A.; Bernhardt, Elizabeth; Castro-Klaren, Sara; Chaput, Patricia R.; DeJean, Joan; Harper, Jane; Henning, Sylvie Debevec; Hunter, Paul; Kaplan, Edward K.; Kirkpatrick, Susan; Lindenberger, Herbert; Ozzello, Yvonne; Marks, Elaine; Patrikis, Peter C.; Peck, Jeffrey; Schor, Naomi; Trommler, Frank; Valis, Noel; Wood, Richard J.; Ziolkowski, Theodore – ADFL Bulletin, 1998
Nineteen responses to an article on the leadership crisis in the field of foreign languages and literatures are presented. Most agree with the article, expanding on its scope or extending its argument; some offer new directions to resolve the problem. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Departments, Educational Trends, Higher Education
O'Donnell, Teresa D. – ESL Magazine, 2001
Focuses on the accreditation of English language programs and institutions that serve non-native speakers of English, highlighting the role of the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). Examines why CEA accreditation is important, what it entails, and why program's seek it. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), College Second Language Programs, English (Second Language), Higher Education
Peer reviewedJohnston, Bill; Peterson, Shannon – System, 1994
An interaction of processes (e.g., design, implementation) and elements (e.g., curriculum) form a matrix for language teaching programs. The concept of stakeholders within this program matrix is elaborated: learners, teachers, administrators, and controlling authorities. A worksheet is appended. (Contains 56 references.) (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Matrices, Models
Peer reviewedHennessey, Barbara; Irvin, Judith L. – Middle School Journal, 1999
Discusses the role of foreign language studies in middle school reforms. Considers how foreign language instruction works with the middle school curriculum to integrate learning through an interdisciplinary approach that connects meaningful experiences in school to the students' community and understanding of life outside school. (JPB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedFukushima, Tatsuya – Foreign Language Annals, 2002
Discusses a technology-based project as a requirement for a traditional intermediate Japanese course at the University of Arkansas in which students worked in a small group to produce the university's promotional video in the target language, thus enhancing their Japanese language skills and promoting the program to the public. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Japanese, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedKern, Richard – ADFL Bulletin, 2002
Focuses on literacy as a way of creating and interpreting meaning through texts that are taught within the larger framework of communicative-based language learning. Notes that literacy involves critical reflection on the relations of text and context, and offers seven principles that apply literacy to teaching and span the gap between the…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages), Higher Education, Literacy
Peer reviewedBerman, Russell A. – ADFL Bulletin, 2002
Calls on foreign language departments to take a closer look at a long-standing component of their curriculum: culture. The discussion focuses on language and culture, teaching foreign cultures, and foreign cultures, transnationality, and globalization. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Departments
Peer reviewedBerman, Russell A. – ADFL Bulletin, 2000
Discusses opinions toward foreign language (FL) departments on the college campus. Points out that while there is support for the learning of foreign languages, questions arise about whether knowing a language other than English is necessary, even in the climate of globalization and internationalization. Outlines steps for achieving excellence in…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Departments, Higher Education, Public Opinion
Peer reviewedNichols, Geraldine Cleary – ADFL Bulletin, 2000
This article focuses on the paucity of resources usually designated for rising numbers of students in Spanish courses as enrollments dwindle in other languages. Offers advice on how the strength of Spanish can be deployed to help other languages. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, Higher Education, Language Enrollment
Peer reviewedKadish, Doris Y. – ADFL Bulletin, 2000
Suggests the need for incentives to help combat the resistance or indifference regarding implementation of the national standards for foreign language learning at the university level, especially in upper division courses at large research universities. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Second Language Programs, Departments, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDaniels, Marilyn – Child Study Journal, 2003
Summarizes research demonstrating advantages of using British Sign Language, Italian Sign Language, and American Sign Language (ASL) as a second language with young children. Reports a qualitative study to determine whether American kindergartners can achieve bilingual ability in English and ASL in one academic year through exposure to a native…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingualism, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children
Download full textIllinois Community College Board, 2007
Economic and demographic changes are dramatically increasing the need for adult education, basic literacy, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Millions of Illinois residents lack the level of literacy skills needed to obtain good jobs, perform well on the job, and function well in an increasingly complex society. Addressing the scope…
Descriptors: Program Validation, Family Literacy, Community Colleges, Adult Students
Eaton, Sarah Elaine – Online Submission, 2006
This paper examines the "business" of language programs. In particular, it focuses on the economic impact of English as a Second language programs physically located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada which draw and serve foreign students. The impact such programs have on the wider community will also be explored. A bibliography is included.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Programs, Second Languages, Second Language Instruction
Wintergerst, Ann C., Ed. – 1995
The guide to self-study of programs teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) contains a series of essays on aspects of the self-study process and products. "Part One: Insights into the Self-Study Process" includes the following articles: "The TESOL Self-Study Program" (Ann C. Wintergerst, Carol J. Kreidler); and "Undertaking a…
Descriptors: Consultants, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Institutional Research
Ghani, Ali Abdul; Hunt, Brian – 1991
The formative evaluation of a new Malaysian secondary school language curriculum is described. Reasons for choosing formative over summative evaluation are examined, and implementation of the evaluation to date is detailed. In the first two phases, state education officials were trained in principles and procedures of program evaluation, including…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation, Program Descriptions
