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Fernald, Anne; And Others – Journal of Child Language, 1989
Compares the prosodic modifications in mothers' and fathers' speech to preverbal infants in American and British English, French, German, Japanese, and Italian. Speech samples were instrumentally analyzed to measure mean fundamental frequency, variability, utterance, duration, and pause duration. (67 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Child Language, Comparative Analysis, English, French
Olivieri, Claude – Francais dans le Monde, 1993
In September 1992, France opened 104 high school subject-area classes taught in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The experience of the first year of these "European sections" is examined, and the implications for change in the French education system are considered. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, English, Experimental Curriculum
Pavanini, Pietro – Scuola e Lingue Moderne, 1993
This article explains the characteristics of three categories of Computer assisted language learning (CALL) programs that can be used in classrooms with conventional computer systems. The first category is dedicated programs, those in which the teacher cannot make any changes. The second is authoring programs in which teachers can insert their own…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, English (Second Language)
ALDEN, DOUGLAS W. – 1959
THE MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (MLA) HAS PREPARED A LIST OF 1,717 TITLES AND SOURCES OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PURPOSE AND SUITABILITY FOR THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED. IN MARCH 1959, THE MLA BROUGHT TOGETHER A WORKING COMMITTEE…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, French, German
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Kenning, Marie-Madeleine – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Presents a follow-up study of a joint languages diversification model. The research focuses on the evolution of the relative popularity of the three languages involved in the scheme (French, German, and Italian) and the impact of a timetable that allocates different amounts of time to two languages with a switch halfway through the year. (five…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Experimental Programs, Foreign Countries, French
TRANEL, 1982
This issue contains proceedings of a colloquium on linguistics at the University of Neuchatel: (1) "Propositions epistemologiques pour une etude du bilinguisme (Epistemological Propositions for a Study of Bilingualism)," by B. Py; (2) "Comment on di ca? Prolegomenes a une etude de la composante semantique du langage des migrants (How Do You Say…
Descriptors: Adults, Bilingualism, Children, Dialect Studies
Trinity Coll., Dublin (Ireland). Centre for Language and Communication Studies. – 2002
This report focuses on the ninth year in which the Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS) at the University of Dublin Trinity College offered foreign language modules to students who were not studying a foreign language as part of their degree program. The modules are designed to develop students' communication skills for purposes of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evening Programs, Foreign Countries, French
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Thessaloniki (Greece). – 1996
This glossary is designed for users seeking to further understanding in the field of vocational training in the European Union. It was compiled by vocational training experts who were responsible for the contributions from their own countries and collated results. Contributions from individual countries have been written by the experts or compiled…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Danish, Definitions, Dutch
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ADFL Bulletin, 1978
This report states specific steps to follow in order to achieve the primary objectives of the Modern Language Association/American Council of Learned Societies Task Force, to improve the quantity and quality of second-language study in the commonly taught languages in the United States. (CFM)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, French, German, Italian
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Dornyei, Zoltan; Csizer, Kata – Applied Linguistics, 2002
Examines how the significant sociocultural changes that took place in Hungary in the 1990s affected school children's language-related attitudes and language learning motivation concerning five target languages: English, German, French, Italian, and Russian. Analyses are based on survey data collected from 13- and 14-year-old pupils in 1993 and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, French, German
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Pearson, J. A. – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1988
Briefly describes how Bristol Cathedral School uses a satellite dish and videotape recorder to gain access to French, German, Italian, and Spanish language television. Class and individual activities are mentioned that utilize prerecorded programs. Techniques for management of videocassettes and for selection of programs are also presented. (LMO)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Foreign Countries, French, German
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Nickisch, Craig W., Ed. – Selecta: Journal of the Pacific Northwest Council on Languages, 1998
This journal publishes scholarly articles on all aspects of language pedagogy, linguistics, foreign cultures and languages, and comparative, classical, and foreign (Asian, French, German, Italian, Luso-Brazilian, Scandinavian, Slavic, Spanish, and Spanish American) literatures. It is published annually, based exclusively on a representative number…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, English (Second Language), French, German
Vilke, Mirjana – 1995
This report evolved from the results of a Croatian project of introducing foreign languages (English, French, German, and Italian) into the first grade, begun in 1991 and initially involving about 400 students. Participants from 11 European countries and Croatia were invited to attend a 4-day course, sponsored by the Council of Europe and the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English, Foreign Countries, French
Dobb, Fred – 1987
An annotated bibliography contains about 70 citations of instructional materials and materials concerning curriculum development for elementary school foreign language programs. Citations are included for Arabic, classical languages, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Items on exploratory language courses and general works on…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Arabic, Classical Languages, Elementary Education
Fuchs, Sarel P. – 1987
The history and rationale for entry and exit tests devised to meet Pennsylvania's standards for certifying foreign language teachers are outlined and discussed. The involvement of the Educational Testing Service in developing and validating tests in a variety of subject areas is described, and the need for institutional rather than standardized…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, French, German, Italian
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