The Integrated Language Skills course offered by the University of Hong Kong is offered to students who have had exposure to English in the classroom but who need additional work to develop skills in using that language. The course aims at providing opportunities for students to familiarize themselves with university activities which are then…

Listening comprehension of six French language scripts was tested using three types of instructional presentations and two sequenced exposures. The three presentation modes were: (1) video (a combination of audio and visual presentation of the script materials by a native speaker of French), (2) audio (a taped recording of the script materials by…

This guide, an update of two previous versions, is designed to provide information about what is currently taking place at the college level in relation to foreign language entrance requirements, degree requirements, and other trends. The introductory material provides information on: (1) statistics on foreign language entrance and degree…

West Texas State University made provisions for students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) who already had an academic knowledge of English, some facility in conversational English, and basic knowledge of some disciplines. What these students needed was the ability to develop logically a research paper and practice in using the vocabulary of…

This report presents the results of a systematic survey of the field of Japanese studies in the United States conducted during a period of eighteen months prior to 1970. The objectives of the report were: (1) to provide a fuller understanding of the contours of the field; (2) to offer documentation on the identity of scholars at work in the field;…

Briefly summarizes the history of language instruction in the United States, and offers statements and recommendations with regard to language instruction at the university level. (AM)

Modifications made to the Dartmouth Intensive Language Model (DILM), an intensive immersion program, resulted in its effective implementation and enhancement of a small-college foreign language program, in spite of such limitations as a very small teaching staff, inexperienced and anxious students, and decreased contact hours for the program. (CB)

The integration of language and culture should be a priority for language teaching and learning in the coming decade. College-level second language instruction should include discussion (but not mastery of) such related aspects as dialects, heuristics, jargon, and social/class differences in pronunciation and language use. (CB)

In response to an earlier article on foreign language learning disabilities in college students, the article reports on a similar study using the Modern Language Aptitude Test and concludes that, as yet, tests are not adequate to determine a disability affecting foreign language learning. (DB)

Universities can enhance the development of their international studies and foreign language instruction programs through: (1) cooperative development of library collections; (2) increased interdepartmental coordination; (3) closer integration of overseas study programs and on-campus instruction; (4) increased opportunities to take advantage of…

Considers the real problems within the myth of mentoring among higher education foreign language faculty, including conflicts between faculty expectations and responsibilities, faculty workload, and faculty morale. (CB)

Describes a B.A. degree program in English at the Federal Univesity of Santa Catarina in Brazil. Discusses specific problems relating to the students, the materials, course objectives, timetable, and staffing. Identifies some continuing sources of difficulty and recent developments in the design of the program. (SED)

Examines the concept of self-assessment as it relates to the field of second languages and then reports on an ongoing research project in which a self-assessment questionnaire is being used as a placement instrument for students registering for language courses at the Center for Second Language Learning in Ottawa. (SED)

Reports a survey on student perceptions of articulation effectiveness which furnished data on three topics: (1) percentage of students who had to start a foreign language over in college; (2) reasons for dropping back, or articulation problems between secondary and postsecondary education; and (3) placement methods. (SED)

Sweden's efforts to internationalize higher education are chronicled, with particular reference to a number of target fields such as foreign languages, curricula, and international exchanges of students and faculty. Sweden may be unique in giving deliberate national priority to internationally-oriented educational policies. (MSE)