Describes a series of courses developed by Seattle University's foreign language department in cooperation with the professor of military science which tries to relate foreign language study to the specific needs of the ROTC cadets. The normal five-quarter credit course has been restructured into a series of variable credit courses. (SED)

Discusses what constitutes literary theory and advocates a mandatory course in it for all literature and language majors. (EKN)

Discusses the foreign language requirements at Hunter College. By the fourth semester, a student is expected to read and understand a fairly advanced literary text and to talk and write about it in the target language. Discusses possible changes in these requirements, such as oral proficiency testing, and problems that may be encountered. (SED)

Reports on the fall 1983 survey of foreign language registration in U.S. institutions of higher education. There was a total of 966,013 foreign language registrations--an increase of 4.5 percent since the last published report. The six leading languages were Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Latin. (SED)

Hypothesizes that second language learning at the elementary level results in an increased development of potential creativity in children. (DS)

For a related article, see Innovative Classical Programs in the School District of Philadelphia," in the May 1970 issue of Foreign Language Annals." (DS)

Offers some insights into why students rarely attain proficiency in a second language. Suggests organizing a second language program in such a way as to encourage students to spend the time required to become proficient. (EKN)

Outlines the foreign language requirements of the University of Michigan's Residential College, including the five-part proficiency exam, covering all four language skills. (EKN)

Points out that foreign language departments, divisions, and programs should heed their own advice when communicating with the administration in academic institutions and government: speak the language, follow the customs, and know the culture and its signs. (EKN)

Discusses the relationship between high schools and universities. Examines some ways in which both institutions could help the other in the area of improving second language instruction. (EKN)

Describes the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies, founded in 1980 as a multidisciplinary team-taught approach to English, foreign languages, and social studies. Examines the academy as a visible response to the need for systematic international studies and a demonstration of efficient forms of curricular and staff arrangements. (EKN)

Reports on and presents results of 1980 MLA enrollment survey of foreign language registration in U.S. institutions of higher education. Results show only slight drop from fall 1977 report. Six leading languages are Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Russian. Survey shows considerable growth in less commonly taught languages. (Author/BK)

Reports on comprehensive study undertaken by the MLA to review foreign language programs in two-year colleges and formulate objectives and recommendations. Three stages of project were informal survey, one-day workshops to discuss ways in which language teaching profession could strengthen two-year college enterprise, and meeting of leaders in…