Performance objectives for the foreign language curriculum in Michigan schools are presented in draft form. Objectives are outlined for stages A (beginning) through D (advanced). The remainder of the volume deals with stage A. It provides a detailed description of the minimum behavioral objectives for basic language skills at the end of the…

This handbook on elementary-secondary foreign language education goals and objectives serves as a framework on which a comprehensive curriculum for Michigan schools can be built. It includes a discussion of the most significant components of current foreign language methodology and is designed to assist local school districts in goal setting and…