Describes a survey designed to gather information that would: (1) present a summative view of secondary school administrators' perceptions of foreign language programs, (2) provide a picture of the status of the language department within the total school environment, and (3) suggest specific actions to improve foreign language programs and their…

Examines why women writers are often neglected in second language classes. (EKN)

Discusses the need to broaden students' perspectives in all areas and suggests teaching literary works written in major European languages by third world writers, in second language classes as one method of doing so. (EKN)

Considers the teaching of French in elementary schools in Great Britain a success because the classes are taught by regular classroom teachers, not specialists; the methods are flexible; and, a variety of materials is used. (DS)

Sequel to the article Two Years with the Saint-Cloud Materials," which appeared in the March 1966 issue of Modern Language Journal". (DS)

Discusses sensitivity to other cultural values and second language skills in Canada. Believes three conditions are essential to further Canadians' understanding of fellow Canadians who speak other languages including requirements which reflect this as a priority; programs should stress cultural achievements associated with languages; current…

Presents interview with Wendy Allen after two years' employment as a foreign language employee in English at Guangzhou Foreign Language Institute in Canton. She describes the project which was to write materials and develop a syllabus for students in first two years of Institute; the cultural issues faced; and her conclusion that difference exists…

Discusses the development of a notional functional syllabus for university second language classes. (EKN)

Describes some of the responsibilities and common problems, both at home and abroad, that a study abroad director is likely to encounter. (EKN)

Describes the content of and reasoning behind the Spanish commerce course at Douglass College. (EKN)

Discusses teaching foreign language in kindergarten as a way to foster favorable attitudes for serious language study at a later date. Outlines some classroom guidelines and expectations based on experiences in two kindergarten FLES programs. (EKN)

An account of one person's experience as supervisor of graduate teaching assistants. A case is made for cultivation of a cordial supervisor-TA relationship as the best way of instilling a positive attitude toward teaching, that is, that teaching is a creative act and requires commitment. (AMH)