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Download full textTyson, David; Clark, Larry – 1993
This textbook is designed for use by Peace Corps volunteers learning Turkmen in preparation for serving in Turkmenistan. It takes a competency-based approach to language learning, focusing on specific tasks the learner will need to accomplish through language. Some competencies are related to work tasks and others to survival needs or social…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Conversational Language Courses, Cultural Traits, Daily Living Skills
Carpenter, Mark, Ed.; Koike, Dale April, Ed. – Texas Papers in Foreign Language Education, 1998
Papers reporting research on Spanish second language learning include: "Discourse Features of Spanish Oral Production at the Novice Level" (Rebecca Jo Bearden); "A Discourse Approach to the Assessment of Foreign Language Oral Proficiency" (Dale April Koike, Fanny Hinojosa); "Acquisition of Spanish Definite Articles by English-Speaking Learners of…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Auditory Perception, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1992
This guide describes classroom activities and instructional techniques, including the use of computer programs, to be used in implementing the first-year core French language curriculum for Georgia's public schools. Activities are correlated with goals and objectives specified in the state curriculum. Each provides information and directions for…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Course Content
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1992
This guide, designed to be accompanied by computer software, contains classroom activities and instructional techniques to be used in implementing the first-year core German language curriculum for Georgia's public schools. Activities are correlated with goals and objectives specified in the state curriculum. Each provides information and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Course Content
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1992
The guide contains classroom activities and instructional techniques to be used in implementing the first-year core Latin language curriculum for Georgia's public schools. Activities are correlated with goals and objectives specified in the state curriculum. Each provides information and directions for teachers and/or students and includes…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Content
Mir-Djalali, Elahe – 1992
Designed to be used as complementary instructional material for American students as well as second-generation Iranians in America, this work presents a collection of material for teaching Persian language and culture. Research and analysis of some relevant linguistic issues, interactive methodology of language teaching and acquisition, and models…
Descriptors: Classification, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Education
de Bot, Kees, Ed.; And Others – 1991
Papers from a conference on empirical research on foreign language instruction in Europe and the United States include: "Foreign Language Instruction and Second Language Acquisition Research in the United States" (Charles A. Fergurson, Thom Huebner); "Empirical Foreign Language Research in Europe" (Theo van Els, Kees de Bot,…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Education
Brecht, Richard D.; Robinson, Jennifer L. – 1993
A study undertaken by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) and National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) is described. The project was designed to examine the process and results of language study abroad. The first phase of the project was a statistical analysis of the relationship between student characteristics (demographic and…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Case Studies, College Students, Data Collection
Liu, Dilin – 1994
This study explores the concept of deep-structure sociocultural transfer and its impact on second language learning. It reviews three case studies of Chinese students in the United States, describing how the students allowed their native sociocultural values and beliefs to dominate their communications with Americans, even though they had resided…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese Culture, College Students, Cross Cultural Studies
Bouton, Richard A. – 1989
A model program for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students at risk of dropping out was established through the enhancement of existing programs and classes at Corpus Christi Independent School District. The model combined and coordinated components of vocational education, alternatives to social promotion, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, High Risk Students
Hardman, Joel, Ed.; And Others – 1990
The working papers contained in this volume include the following: "Intercultural Communication and the Analysis of Conversation" (Nessa Wolfson); "Methods of Inquiry into Cultural Expression in Speech Behavior" (Ruth Benander); "'I Really Like Your Lifestyle': ESL Learners Learning How to Compliment" (Kristine…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Traits, Discourse Analysis, Educational Strategies
Andersen, Linda; Lange, Irene – 1990
A California State University (Fullerton) program brings together faculty in business administration, economics, and foreign languages in an interdisciplinary effort to internationalize the business curriculum. The program has attracted a rapidly enlarging student following, with Spanish the largest language concentration and Japanese the fastest…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Case Studies, Degree Requirements
Peer reviewedAttali, Yigal; Burstein, Jill – ETS Research Report Series, 2005
The e-rater® system has been used by ETS for automated essay scoring since 1999. This paper describes a new version of e-rater (v.2.0) that differs from the previous one (v.1.3) with regard to the feature set and model building approach. The paper describes the new version, compares the new and previous versions in terms of performance, and…
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Automation, Scoring, Comparative Analysis
Bermudez, Andrea B. – 1990
This instructional module is part of a project to reform current school curricula, improve instructional services for handicapped and at-risk limited-English-proficient (LEP) and language minority students, and provide innovative leadership in higher education related to programs for LEP persons. The materials contained in the module are designed…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques, Consultants, Disabilities
Brandenburg-Ayres, Susan – 1990
This instructional module is part of a project to reform current school curricula, improve instructional services for handicapped and at-risk limited-English-proficient (LEP) and language minority students, and provide innovative leadership in higher education related to programs for LEP persons. The materials contained in the module are designed…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques, Consultants, Disabilities
