Descriptor
Author
| Diffey, Norman | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Canada | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedDiffey, Norman – Canadian Journal of Education, 1992
Two major initiatives have influenced language teaching programs in the United States and Canada. The U.S. model is based on preestablished descriptions of language proficiency for different levels, whereas the Canadian model adopts a multidimensional approach emphasizing content more than outcomes and highlighting culture. (SLD)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
