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Peer reviewedNewmark, Peter – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1980
Analyzes the purpose of metaphor, distinguishing five different types, proposes terms that describe its components, and lists seven procedures for its translation. It is claimed that metaphor is at the center of all problems of translation theory, semantics, and linguistics. (MES)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English, French, German
Alliere, Jacques – Linguistique, 1979
Examines verbal "multipersonal" inflections in Basque and other languages. (AM)
Descriptors: Basque, Caucasian Languages, Comparative Analysis, Czech
Chervinko, James S. – 1976
To remedy the problems caused when staff members in research libraries are unable to read and understand foreign language materials, the library can institute special foreign language training courses. Ideally, the course should be taught by a librarian with foreign language competence and teaching ability. Basic grammar, library-oriented…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, German
Peer reviewedIngram, David E. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
Outlines national language policy for Australia, taking into account the culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse society, as well as role of English and uses of other languages in the community. Since English is the dominant language, all citizens and permanent residents have a right to learn it to level of proficiency that meets their…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBirch, Gary – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1983
Advocates national policy of multiculturalism and multilingualism, acquired through cohesive use of a common language (English) spoken by all Australians, yet retaining and incorporating the more than 20 major languages presently in use. Suggests provisions for efficient teaching of English and encouragement of all other community languages,…
Descriptors: Arabic, Bilingualism, Chinese, Czech
Lambert, Richard D. – 1980
The benefits of learning a foreign language and arguments in support of language requirements in the college curriculum are discussed. The arguments concerning the acquisition of indirect benefits not inherent in the language skill itself through the learning of a foreign language prove inconvincing and only serve to divert one's attention from…
Descriptors: Chinese, Cognitive Ability, College Curriculum, Core Curriculum
Download full textErvin, Gerard L., Ed. – 1981
Papers in this volume on individualized instruction in foreign languages include: (1) "Individualized Instruction and 'Back to Basics': Are They Compatible?" by Howard B. Altman; (2) "Individualized Instruction in French at Northwestern University" by Margaret Sinclair Breslin; (3) "An Individualized French Program for…
Descriptors: African Languages, Arabic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conversational Language Courses
