A study of two language corpora (recommendations and specifications produced by the International Telecommunications Union for its members, and a corpus containing university syllabi for economics, biology, and history) investigated lexicographic strategies for identifying terms in specialized texts. In the first phase, a list of all possible term…

In addition to learning language and subject matter, text work in grades 11-13 of the university-preparatory school should include learning working techniques, methods, and scientific attitudes. Two procedures for text work (theme: Latin America) are presented for use at the first and second levels of language teaching. (IFS/WGA)

The TEAM system is a data bank developed in Germany for translators of specialized technical, economic, and scientific texts. The system is described in nontechnical language, with attention to multilingual terminology, multiword terms, phraseology, definitions and contexts, synonyms, grammatical data, and data organization and retrieval. (MSE)

Discusses the need for terminology banks in the scientific fields, and describes the work of AFTERM (Association Francaise de Terminologie) in coordinating lexicographic activities in France. (AM)

Discusses the problem of the lack of French terminology for computer science personnel, and provides a list of such terminology. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This bibliography cites bibliographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and resource books for translators, including entries on language and linguistics relevant to translators. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Presents the module course as an effective curricular innovation within the framework of a dual-degree program in German and engineering. Three modules are offered in a series within the curriculum of EUROTECH: An International Program in Engineering at the University of Connecticut. The module functions as a vehicle for content-based instruction.…

This article discusses French business letter writing, which is characterized by its convoluted and somewhat antiquated figures of speech and suggests that French for business courses offer students the opportunity to discover in such discourse a rich cultural tradition. (six references) (JL)

Discusses the results of a project to identify the kinds of verbs used in citations in academic papers as a basis for developing teaching materials for non-native-speaker students who need to read or write academic papers. (19 references) (GLR)

Eighty percent of the schools in Iasi, Moldova's capital city, teach French as a second language. The city's French Cultural Center is a focus for educational and cultural information and organization. The center helped upgrade the professional level of teaching following the demise of communism in Eastern Europe. (CNP)

Offers insight as to why children switch back to their mother tongue in mathematics classes. Discusses implications for teachers of mathematics in such settings. (Author/CCM)

This paper describes the language training courses provided by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) to government employees and their dependents, focusing on the use of experiential language learning and "bridging" classroom study to practical applications. Bridges are an important part of the FSI training program not only because they…

This guide is designed for teaching Spanish-speaking students of medicine who are learning to read highly specialized texts in their field. A sample text, of seven lines, is presented, followed by a carefully worked out teaching plan, exercises, and a test. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Commonly-used terms in education are listed alphabetically in English with translations or corresponding terms in French. When appropriate, notes are provided for clarification or extension of the terms. The words and phrases pertain to all aspects of education, including instruction, administration, governance, and theory. The list of almost 900…