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Download full textvon Schmidt, Wolff – 1997
A discussion of the status of German second language instruction, particularly at the postsecondary level, focuses on the role of standards, curriculum, and testing in increasing interest in and support for foreign language education. A substantial decline in German enrollments in the first half of the 1990s is noted, and possible reasons are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Design, Enrollment Influences, German
van Els, Theo – 1988
A discussion of recent developments, trends, and issues in the study of foreign language learning and teaching is presented, focusing largely on the former Federal Republic of Germany and the Netherlands. First, the situation of foreign language teaching in Europe in general is described, as stated in a declaration of intent of the ministers of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Declining Enrollment, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
Grittner, Frank M. – 1975
One of the most pressing problems in foreign language education concerns the financing of foreign language instruction and foreign language associations. Alternatives that the profession may have to consider in this regard are discussed, and some possible courses of action are suggested. The chances of future survival of discipline-oriented…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Finance, Educational Objectives, Futures (of Society)
Sims, Edna N. – 1977
This paper discusses the crisis in the teaching of foreign languages brought on by the willingness of higher education institutions in the United States to discourage the study of foreign language as a general educational requirement. A questionnaire recently administered to the graduating class of a major university found that the courses…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Core Curriculum, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Guitart, Jorge M. – 1977
This paper examines the question of language loyalty in the United States and explores the implications that the institutional teaching of modern languages may have for ethnic language maintenance. The education of United States ethnics has always resulted in the loss of the ethnic tongue as a resource. However, although negative attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Policy, English (Second Language)
Watzke, John – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1992
For a less commonly taught (LCT) language to thrive in a high school curriculum, issues of support and accessibility must be addressed. Counselors, administrators, and teachers must work together to show students that these are not difficult languages. Designing the programs for "gifted and talented" students unfairly excludes many capable ones,…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Education, Administrator Role, Communicative Competence (Languages)
