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Peer reviewedPutnam, Constance E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1981
Puts the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies into historical perspective by summarizing major points including such areas of concern as training and research, international exchanges, business interests. Feels the commission was too conservative, and that it emphasized international studies on foreign language.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, International Studies, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedPutnam, Constance E. – Unterrichtspraxis, 1978
Suggests guidelines for the teaching of culture and presents a possible classroom vehicle. It is emphasized that while refinements of civilization should not be ignored, culture as perceived by the man on the street should be of central concern, particularly in early states of language study. (EJS)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, German
