Discusses how visual perception may be adapted for language teaching purposes. Since the study of language is not restricted to the verbal domain, a language teaching strategy involving visual aids enables the learner to communicate both actively and passively in a foreign language, thus contributing to an understanding of language and…

Relates the central ideas of Wilhelm Vietor to their historical context, since he was the dominant figure of his time, in the history of applied linguistics. Author shows how Vietor's reforms of foreign language teaching found acceptance in subsequent language teaching, particularly in Germany. (SL)

With the growing realization that language arts are central to virtually all learning, teaching in this area has developed over the years from simple reading and penmanship to include effective speaking, listening, creative writing, and all related linguistic skills. (JD)

A survey was taken of school policies regarding the teaching of second languages to less able students. Results of a questionnaire sent to middle, upper, and 11-plus comprehensives in the Leeds/Bradford area are given. (RM)

Changes in the student population enrolling in university literature and language courses since the 1960's are described. Suggestions are made for changes in language department curricula and in graduate programs, including hiring practices. (RM)

The four issues of the 1998 bibliography, published in German, contain annotated listings of materials of interest to modern foreign language teachers. Introductory sections give instructions in the design and use of the bibliography, and a list of relevant periodicals, publishers, and institutions is provided. Subsequent sections include:…

Discusses the belief that meaning is primary to a child learning language and concludes that teachers should develop language programs in which the use of language would be essential rather than incidental. (RL)

Address given to students at Althouse College of Education, London, Ontario; discusses Canadian reaction to the "imported" audiolingual method and future directions of language instruction in Canada. (RL)

Describes existing interdisciplinary programs in college language offerings throughout the country. (RL)

Describes an experimental language program for students of architecture in its fifth year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (RL)