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Handelsman, Michael H. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
This article discusses how some of football coach Johnny Majors' recruiting techniques can be used to build and maintain strong foreign language programs by reducing the rate of attrition at the end of the basic FL sequence. (Author/CFM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Enrollment Rate, Higher Education, Language Enrollment
Peer reviewedDiment, Galya – ADFL Bulletin, 1998
Describes and reflects on the experience of the University of Washington's Slavic languages program when faced with termination in 1995, including the initial response of faculty, staff, and students; the successful effort made to garner support from other institutions, alumni, business, and organizations; relations with the legislature;…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Second Language Programs, Declining Enrollment
Download full textPapalia, Anthony, Ed.; Tursi, Joseph, Ed. – 1978
Six articles appear in this issue. "Foreign Languages in the United States--A Look into the Future," by Barbara Elling, cites several trends which will increase enrollment in language programs. Evidence is cited on the need for foreign language skills in business, government, and industry. "How to Survive in Spite of Tight Budgets, Increasing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Boards of Education, Communicative Competence (Languages), German
