Describes departmental core program in Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Maryland Baltimore County based on linguistic and semiotic theory stressing global perspective. Program includes upper level course to prepare students for literary analysis. (BK)

An approach to French literature appreciation uses two versions of a de Maupassant story. The approach provided students an opportunity to examine text structure and language usage, explore the process of revision, and compare the first and second versions of the author's efforts. (MSE)

In a college-level introductory French literature course, one teacher uses a highly structured curriculum of lecture, class discussion, written assignments, improvisation, and dramatic performance. This approach encourages students to practice all language skills while learning to become independent critical readers and interpret literary works as…