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Le contexte, le raisonnement et l'intuition dans l'apprentissage individualise de la lecture (Context, Thought Sequence, and Intuition in Individualized Reading Development).
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Niedzielski, Henri – French Review, 1979
Proposes a method for teaching reading comprehension in a second language that may be used on an individualized basis and that develops reading skill through inference. (AM)
Descriptors: French, Individualized Reading, Language Instruction, Reading Comprehension
A Practical Model for Listening Comprehension Activities.
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Wierenga, Leanne – French Review, 1979
Provides a model for teaching listening comprehension through the use of soap operas. (AM)
Descriptors: Drama, Language Instruction, Lesson Plans, Listening Comprehension
Theoretical Acrobatics: The Student as Author and Teacher in Introductory Literature Courses.
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Schofer, Peter – French Review, 1984
Presents the major problems plaguing teachers of French literature: (1) the huge split between the methods of teaching language and the methods of teaching literature courses, (2) the gulf between theoretical interests and the reality of the classroom, (3) many students' disinterest in literature. Suggests recentering the teaching of literature…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, French Literature, Higher Education, Modern Language Curriculum
The Use of Radio Canada and Radio France Recordings in the Teaching of Language and Culture.
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Scanlan, Timothy M. – French Review, 1980
Discusses the use of recordings from Radio Canada and Radio France in advanced high school or college French classes. Techniques for using the recordings, particularly interviews, are suggested. A 16-item selective bibliography is appended. (AM)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Cultural Influences, French, Higher Education
Engagement: introduction du texte litteraire dans un cours de langue (Commitment Undertaking: Introduction of a Literary Text in a Language Course).
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Montfort, Catherine R. – French Review, 1989
Proposes the use of literary texts in the intermediate-level college second language course as a means of discovering tools for decoding and interpretation that will be useful to other language tasks. An approach to the introduction of texts includes preparatory exercises, discussion, and written analysis. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), French, French Literature
Teaching French to Singers: Issues and Objectives.
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Denbow, Signe – French Review, 1994
It is observed that courses in French diction for singers generally do not, but should, include instruction in reading comprehension for knowledgeable interpretation of French lyrics. A course syllabus designed to meet singers' needs is presented, and related issues are discussed. (Contains eight references.) (MSE)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, French
The Role of the Active Listener.
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Kaplan, Jane Payne – French Review, 1988
A discussion of techniques for creating active listening in the French conversation class looks at preconceptions about conversational language classes, the responsibility of each partner in the interaction (speaker and listener), choice of materials for discussion, preparation of classroom presentations, and the teacher's responsibility in…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Conversational Language Courses, French
Using the Periodical Article in the Graduate Reading Proficiency Program.
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Foster, Stephen J. – French Review, 1979
Describes a course designed to teach reading proficiency in French to non-majors in graduate programs. The method is based on the reading and translation of articles in the student's field of interest. (AM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Foreign Language Periodicals, French, Graduate Study
Paris Chamber of Commerce Examinations and ACTFL/ETS Proficiency Levels.
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Cummins, Patricia W. – French Review, 1987
Compares the Paris Chamber of Commerce Exams (both certificate and diploma levels) and the ACTFL Guidelines for language proficiency for the benefit of language teachers. Teaching strategies are suggested for preparing students for the Chamber of Commerce exams. (LMO)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Business Education, French, Higher Education