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Lee, W. R. – 1978
The term "syllabus" usually refers to an outline statement of what is to be taught and learned in a particular course. Among the several types of statements for language-teaching syllabuses are the grammatical, notional, and situational. These statements are not in themselves syllabuses but can be called pre-syllabuses. A grammatical…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Grammar
Lazaruk, Walter A. – Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1980
This report covers six areas related to the development of French second language (FSL) programs in Alberta: (1) background information on recommendations of the Curriculum Policies Board, including the plan for curriculum revision; (2) characteristics of newly developed French programs; (3) premises underlying the program development,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness
FREEMAN, STEPHEN A. – 1967
IN THE PAST 15 YEARS, MODERN LANGUAGE TEACHING HAS CHANGED RADICALLY, AND THE CONTINUING CONTROVERSY WILL PROVOKE EVEN FURTHER CHANGES. CURRENT INTEREST DEMANDS A MODIFICATION OF THE AUDIOLINGUAL APPROACH TO INCLUDE TRAINING, AS SOON AS PEDAGOGICALLY FEASIBLE, IN ALL FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS. INCREASED ENROLLMENTS AND EXTENDED STUDY SEQUENCES HAVE…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Modern Languages
Illinois State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Springfield. – 1965
THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS VERY DETAILED DOCUMENT IS INTENDED FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION. THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED ARE MINIMUM, BUT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE III, NDEA. THE FIRST PART OUTLINES PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION AND…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Equipment, Educational Specifications, Equipment Maintenance
Modern Language Association of America, New York, NY. – 1967
A DIVERSIFIED SELECTION OF ARTICLES CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES, PUBLISHED FROM 1961 TO 1967, IS PROVIDED IN THIS PACKET. INCLUDED ARE--(1) "TOWARD BETTER CLASSROOM TEACHING" (GREW), (2) "GOOD TEACHING PRACTICES--A SURVEY OF HIGH SCHOOL FL CLASSES" (HAMLIN AND OTHERS), (3) "LISTENING COMPREHENSION" (RIVERS), (4)…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiolingual Skills, Flexible Schedules, Learning Theories
HOWE, ELLIOT C. – 1967
THE FIVE DIVISIONS OF THIS MONOGRAPH ARE DEVOTED TO THE DIFFICULTIES OF ESTABLISHING SUCCESSFUL ARTICULATION IN PRESENT FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. PARTS I AND II ARE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEMS AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS AS VIEWED BY A FLES TEACHER, A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, AND A COLLEGE TEACHER. ADDITIONAL…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Language Programs, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
LADO, ROBERT; ORNSTEIN, JACOB – 1967
A SELECTIVE REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS, MAINLY FROM THE UNITED STATES, ON THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES REVEALS MANY IMPORTANT SOURCES FOR FURTHER RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION ON MANY PROBLEMS. THE NEED TO SUMMARIZE, CLASSIFY, AND CLARIFY IS URGENT. AMONG CURRENT RESEARCH, TWO BASIC TYPES ARE…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Educational Researchers, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories
SMITH, GEORGE – 1966
THE NARRATIVE PORTION OF THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED 1966 NDEA SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR STATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SUPERVISORS HELD AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY. IT SUMMARIZES ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN IN THE SIX PRINCIPAL AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM--(1) STATISTICS, (2) EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH, (3) LINGUISTICS, (4) SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Institutes (Training Programs), Language Research
Strasheim, Lorraine A. – 1981
Global education encompasses all disciplines in the curriculum on all levels. It provides foreign language teachers with an opportunity to construct curriculum from the ground up rather than from the other direction. Because most middle school and junior high school teachers can provide foreign language teachers with necessary knowledge about the…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Global Approach
Klingensmith, Robert, Ed. – 1980
This framework provides guidelines for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating foreign language instruction. The emphasis is on the following topics: (1) goals, benefits, and rationale of foreign language study; (2) the need for foreign language learning as a catalyst for human interaction in a multicultural society; (3) organizational…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cross Cultural Training, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
TURNER, DAYMOND – 1967
DESPITE RENEWED INTEREST IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING, THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IS THE WEAKEST LINK IN A CHAIN OF INSTRUCTION EXTENDING FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE POST-DOCTORAL LEVEL. IMPROVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IS IN PART CONTINGENT UPON A REAPPRAISAL BY THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ITS…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Audiolingual Methods, College Language Programs, Cultural Education
Jones, William R. – The Independent School Bulletin, 1965
Following a review of language research and program results during the previous decade, a projection of ultimate and immediate goals in foreign language teaching during 1965-75 is made. The suggestions are incorporated under the headings of the audiolingual approach, programed instruction, linguists' role, mechanical aids, testing, program…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Audiolingual Methods, Educational Media, Educational Objectives
Walsh, Donald D. – The Hawaii Language Teacher, 1966
This essay is addressed to the language student rather than the teacher. Second language learning and its component skills are explained briefly. Techniques of imitation, analogy, analysis, practice, and memorization are described, and speaking, reading, and writing skills are discussed. Suggestions are made for improving reading ability in…
Descriptors: Child Language, Language Skills, Learning Experience, Memorization
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Fleming, Gerald – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1967
Visual aids are considered in relation to their place in second language learning as a means of avoiding native language interference. The proper use and construction of visual aids is discussed according to principles of casuality, parallelism, and contrast. For related documents, see FL 000 823 and FL 000 467. (AF)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Communication (Thought Transfer), Grammar
Debyser, Francis – CCD Language Quarterly, 1968
A brief critical commentary on several current viewpoints on the teaching of French culture introduces the article which stresses the concept that linguistic behavior and culture are intimately related and emphasizes the necessity of applying this concept in the foreign language classroom. Basic French nouns, pronouns, and phrases are examined to…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences
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