Traces the history and problems of the instruction of the dialects of Languedoc since the eighteenth century: the scholarly efforts of the Felibrige, the current pedagogical situation, desire for regional bilingualism, political barriers, and controversial terminology. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

Outlines the history of instruction since the early nineteenth century, and the current situation in secondary and post-secondary schools; the author encourages greater national responsibility for the organization and promotion of instruction. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

The author sketches the history and geographic area of the dialect; the extent of its instruction, with specific figures and a survey of attitudes; the importance of dialect literature; and the aspirations of various cultural groups. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

Data on modern language instruction in each member country of the European Community are presented, largely in tabular form with some narrative. The number of tables provided for each country varies according to educational system, and data are arranged to facilitate comparison between countries. The conclusions of the Council of the European…

A discussion of Chinese instruction in a Bordeaux lycee. Specific questions addressed are: enrollment; reasons for studying Chinese; the study of the written and spoken language; the need for an appropriate textbook; teaching culture; and the need to organize Chinese as a regular course in the curriculum. (AMH)