Linguists are an increasing presence not only in graduate programs but at undergraduate institutions as well, and this could lead to positive interdisciplinary changes in curricula. Literary/cultural texts contain masterful examples of how linguistic features are used to communicate meaning, and learners need to notice these features in order to…

Discusses a survey which ranks relative student interest in different aspects of Hispanic culture. Information on family sphere, social behavior, values, institutions and attitudes, and diversions are considered most important. (EKN)

Folk music is musical expression of deep culture, and is therefore a useful tool in teaching culture in the language class. The use of Spanish music to teach Hispanic culture is described. Useful books and music are suggested. (CHK)

Examines Rafael Catala's notion of sciencepoetry and an application of modern scientific principles to the teaching of language and culture, the "Lange Process." This interactive language/culture learning process relates target and native languages, culture, and perceptions. (Author/LMO)

Comments on the Reports of the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies, advocating more involvement in the political processes, and promotion of international studies by language departments. Describes efforts in this direction under way at the University of Arizona, including an undergraduate program called Literature…

Describes college-level supplementary lessons incorporating African elements of Latin American folklore and culture into the traditional Spanish curriculum, including discussion of appropriate topics, lesson formats, and audiovisual aids. (CB)

Describes procedures and equipment needed to develop and organize a collection of 35 millimeter slides useful in the teaching of Latin American language and area studies to students of Spanish. (CB)

Describes a course designed to teach nursing students and other health-care professionals enough Spanish to enable them to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients. The textbooks and reading materials used to teach the language and Latin-American culture are described. (SED)