Rationales and Rationalizations in Foreign Language Requirements.

Baron, Naomi S.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Rationales and Rationalizations in Foreign Language Requirements.

Baron, Naomi S.

Liberal Education, v68 n3 p181-91 Fall 1982

Foreign language teachers' catalog course descriptions are criticized for using inappropriate arguments for them and for not clearly articulating the need for language study. These arguments favoring language study are categorized as sociopolitical, instrumental, and cognitive, and are examined individually. (MSE)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Second Language Programs, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, School Catalogs

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Language: English

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