In a program linking French, U.S., and Japanese secondary schools through telecommunications, Japanese students explained to their foreign peers, in French, the cultural conditions in their country at the time of Christopher Columbus and today. The real-time cultural contact and students' discovery of their communicative ability were program…

The structures of French secondary and higher education are described and analyzed from the perspective of student opportunities. Experiments at the University of Grenoble in 1982-88 that improved information dissemination and student guidance and dramatically affected dropout and pass rates are discussed. Limitations inherent in the French system…

The evolution of heritage education in France is chronicled, from its introduction in the late 1980s through an emergence of interest in the Council of Europe, and to a series of 30 or so experiments conducted cooperatively by France and Italy, including international exchanges. Cultural, educational, and human benefits are examined. (MSE)

Describes a study of effects of socio-cognitive mediation among children. Reports manipulation of two factors: ego-boosting representation of the subject's ability to perform a task, and representation the children had of others. Concludes that performance was superior when children worked in dyads, dyad composition affects interaction modes, and…

Describes the development and courses of an annual nine-month professional training program in urban management. Evaluates the experience of the nine sessions organized for this program. (YP)

The development of the Grenoble-Meylan (France) science park is described, highlighting the process by which the need for careful and coordinated planning was needed. (Author/MSE)

Most of the hospital beds available to the University of Liege (France) for training purposes are in a public teaching hospital with an autonomous legal structure and privileged relationship with the university. Other beds are in other facilities. The financing, supervision, and management structure integrates the institutions and supports medical…

A student exchange program in which Italian secondary students of French visited Lyon is described, including the impetus for the trip (a European Community initiative to promote international exchange), the search for an exchange partner institution, program design and planning, the trip itself, and evaluation of the effort. (MSE)

France's new Under-Secretary for Linguistic and Educational Cooperation within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlines his plans for the role the agency is to play. Issues discussed include French language instruction, cooperation with developed and developing nations, the role of French, cooperation at all educational levels, and agency…

Studies on the status of business language and business education in the United States, France, Great Britain, and Denmark indicate that business language teaching has developed into an international phenomenon, with widely varying teaching and cooperative approaches taken. Suggestions for improvement include development of colloquiums, networks,…

Presents a lesson plan that teaches students skills in developing oral arguments, understanding legal concepts involved in the practice of international law, and appreciating opposing points of view. Students prepare mini-memorials (similar to a legal brief) concerning a South Pacific case involving nuclear testing and territorial rights. (MJP)

The conference "People and Technology: Investing in Training for Europe's Future" was the largest combined conference and exhibition ever launched by the European Community in the field of vocational training. The major themes discussed during the course of the conference were the future of training and work in light of technological…

The following papers are included in this volume: "Technological Change: The Future of Training and Work" (Lord Young of Graffham); "L'Education, la Formation et l'Evolution Technologique dans l'Industrie" (Mathias Hinterscheid); "Education, Training, and Technological Change in Industry" (Philippe Meyer);…