This article presents an interview with Professor Alan Davies who was born in Wales, studied at Oxford University and Birmingham University, and taught in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, completing 40 years this year. Professor Davies has travelled widely to give invited talks and seminars, participate in applied linguistics conferences,…

The growing demand on English departments for language-oriented courses for prospective teachers offers increased opportunities to the departmental linguist(s). English linguists possess a special expertise in language structure and analysis that gives them a unique advantage in designing and teaching such courses. A look at the training needs of…

This study examined an urban school system's secondary English program in light of the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Commission on English concerning curriculum, administration, supervision, and organization. Interviews were conducted with the principal, the English department chairman, and one teacher…