This intensive language course in Dari, also known as Farsi or Persian, was originally prepared for medical workers of the International Afghan Mission. This course in Dari, one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, normally requires 10 days' study in a concentrated program. Principal instructional objectives are development of oral…

This bibliography of recent French works from Africa provides a source of commercially available books for teachers involved in teaching this area of French studies. Entries are listed in three major categories: (1) historical and cultural background--including general works, geography, history, twentieth century and independence, civilization and…

These lessons of the Defense Language Institute's 18-week "Short Course in Thai" are to be used with accompanying tape recordings and with the "Introduction to Thai Script" and "Glossary." The audiolingual text, for classroom use, is designed to train native-English speakers to level 1, elementary proficiency in speaking, understanding, and…

These lessons of the Defense Language Institute's 18-week "Short Course in Thai" are to be used with accompanying tape recordings and with the "Introduction to Thai Script" and "Glossary." The audiolingual text, for classroom use, is designed to train native-English speakers to level 1, elementary proficiency in speaking, understanding, and…

This course in Dari, also known as Farsi or Persian, concentrates on development of conversational skills. Twenty-five lessons, reflecting current linguistic theories of language learning, include pronunciation drills, grammar study, vocabulary development, and exercises. Appendixes contain 14 sections of cultural material concerning Afghan social…

This character workbook is an introduction to Japanese writing designed to be used in conjunction with Parts One and Two of this introductory course in Japanese. All the "hiragana", several "katakana", and 88 Japanese characters are introduced in this text. The workbook, consisting of 30 lessons, is divided into three parts.…

This issue of a continuing newsletter on individualizing language instruction provides discussion of how several educators have implemented individualized language programs in their school systems. Editorial comments introduce articles on: 'No-Fail' German Individualized Program at the University of California at Riverside, (2) Self-Paced…

Introductory remarks, critical of teaching methods in language programs, lead the author to explore the concept of "culture" and its place in the curriculum. Several definitions of culture are proposed and followed by contrastive examples in French and Spanish. The teaching of culture through language instruction is suggested to be a means of…

This introductory French course is intended for students who wish to experiment with a second language before beginning their formal study of French. No writing is required in this audiolingual course. It is expected that the student will develop speaking skills sufficient to allow spontaneous, direct contact with a native speaker. Specific…

Presents some of the factors responsible for increased foreign language enrollments at one university. (AM)

Skills and attitudes needed by language teachers, characteristics of a well-designed curriculum, and other aspects of teaching and learning in foreign language and second language programs are outlined. (SW)

A discussion of Chinese instruction in a Bordeaux lycee. Specific questions addressed are: enrollment; reasons for studying Chinese; the study of the written and spoken language; the need for an appropriate textbook; teaching culture; and the need to organize Chinese as a regular course in the curriculum. (AMH)

Surveys of college students have been conducted to determine their needs for foreign language study. Students desired career-oriented foreign language programs that meet their professional needs. As a result of the surveys, the University of Houston will offer language courses in German oriented to hotel majors, business majors and opera singers.…

A speech addressed to British foreign language teachers concerning the state of foreign language instruction in Great Britain stressed the importance of maintaining high quality second language instruction at all educational levels for the purpose of securing the future of the United Kingdom in commercial, social, cultural, and political domains.…

Links success of future international trade between U.S. and French-speaking world to a broader knowledge of economic systems and cultures of Quebec, Belgium, Switzerland, North and West Africa. More than just developing language competence, American students in business French need curriculum giving more exposure to diversity of cultures and…