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British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Colombia discusses the role of English in the educational system and in Colombian society. The status of English as the country's first foreign language is examined. It is noted that because Spanish is sufficient for most needs and because there is a relatively small number of Colombians…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedLarsen-Pusey, Mary Ann; Pusey, Clinton – English for Specific Purposes, 1987
Twelve public universities in Colombia, responding to a questionnaire regarding the current status of English for specific purposes, indicated that they distinguished between general English classes for persons specializing in languages and special classes for those studying other fields through program organization, instructors, goals and…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Course Content, Developing Nations, Educational Objectives
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1986
A review of the status of English language instruction in Colombia provides an overview of the role of English in the society in general and outlines the status of English use and instruction in the educational system at all levels (elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and teacher education). The following topics are covered: the characteristics…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Creative Writing, Educational Administration, Educational Policy
