Describes action by the president of Drake University to improve foreign language instruction by sending students abroad and abolishing classroom instruction. (EV)

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)

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

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

Reports on comprehensive study of status of foreign language education in publicly supported community colleges in the Southwest. Results imply need for professional development time for foreign language teachers, inservice programs, development of awareness of community needs, and promotional activities. (Author/BK)

Describes activities, instruction, and housing for a Russian language study program in Moscow. Activities include language classes, lectures, and day trips. (BK)

Describes departmental core program in Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Maryland Baltimore County based on linguistic and semiotic theory stressing global perspective. Program includes upper level course to prepare students for literary analysis. (BK)

Examined study habits in foreign-language courses. Low performers reported that: they frequently include irrelevant information in their notes; when they have difficulty, they do not seek help; they put their notes away after tests and never consult them again; they have to be in the mood before studying; they doodle/daydream when studying; and…

This article describes the international program at Missouri Southern, which began 10 years ago and has expanded in both the number of students and faculty participating, and in the places to go for foreign study. The program affects students two ways, according to university president Julio Leon. While some students do foreign study as part of…

Discusses the very successful study abroad program, in which approximately 85 percent of every graduating class since 1963-64 have participated. Lists some of the areas, such as cost, credit transfer, and declining college enrollments that will probably affect study abroad in the future. (EKN)

This paper describes the evolution of African language instruction at the University of Wisconsin, examining how faculty and staff have utilized state and federal funding to promote the national capacity in African language proficiency. Six sections describe the program's evolution: "Language Instruction at Wisconsin"; "Origins of…

Discusses the organization of a college German club and gives ideas for social, cultural, and educational activities for a club to sponsor. (EKN)

Considers some of the most common cliches and their implications about foreign language requirements. (EKN)