Author feels that the literature that influences a country's growth and civilization should be studied in foreign language courses. (HS)

The purpose of this essay is to consider some of the practical implications of Martin Heideger's view that "Language is the house of Being," for the academic study of cultural transformation and intercultural communication. The paper describes the ontological basis of Heidegger's work, and the inquiry into Being, and contains sections on…

Intended to introduce students to the most dynamic aspects of language and to help them see the metaphors of poetry from a perspective beyond poetry, this book offers background information for class discussion on the pervasiveness of metaphors, giving examples of how metaphors underlie folk expressions, proverbs, riddles, cliches, and slang, and…

Better results in language teaching require that teachers assume positions of responsibility, cooperation, and mutual understanding. (Editor)

Describes attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the video-based grammar instruction course "French in Action," concluding that the material appears to be successful for intermediate learners, although caution is made about the evaluation's applicability to other populations of students. (nine references) (CB)

THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE BEHAVIOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PUBLISHED PROGRESS REPORT TWO WHICH CONTAINS 22 COMPLETED STUDIES AND A LISTING OF 25 STUDIES IN PROGRESS. ALL STUDIES WERE PUBLISHED OR LISTED IN THE REPORT UNDER THE FOLLOWING GROUP HEADINGS--(1) LANGUAGE PROCESSES, (2) LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, (3) LANGUAGE…

Describes a college-level French course which uses video film, sound cassettes, and authentic written texts focusing on life in Lyon, France, to teach the necessary language skills. (CB)

Describes two writing assignments that elicit investigations of language and generate topics for which students are knowledgeable authorities. The first requires students to write an extended definition of a familiar slang term, while the second assignment requires them to write a final report after participating on a language usage panel. (HTH)

Describes how the outdated language lab at Houston Baptist University was renovated and updated. Discusses the university's language internship program which grew out of the renovation. (EKN)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE BEHAVIOR PUBLISHED PROGRESS REPORT 1 WHICH CONTAINS 14 SEPARATE RESEARCH ARTICLES AND REPORTS AND 19 LISTED STUDIES IN PROGRESS. THE STUDIES WERE ALL RELEVANT TO LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE BEHAVIOR. ALSO INCLUDED IS A LIST OF AFFILIATED PERSONNEL CONDUCTING STUDIES IN THIS AREA…

Discusses word games and activities that encourage students to use dictionaries and alternate forms in their writing. (HTH)

Discusses and proposes the best ways to evaluate foreign language students' readiness for study abroad and the effectiveness of such study, focusing on screening and pre- and posttesting, evaluation of course content, evaluation of cultural perceptions, and problems with evaluating foreign study. (CB)

Multiple regression analysis of data regarding college students' oral proficiency in using the present subjunctive after residence in a Spanish-speaking country found a significant positive relationship between length of residence and subjunctive proficiency, and a nonstatistically significant positive relationship between formal study and…

Describes projects using an Applied Foreign Language Component approach to incorporate foreign language study and enrichment in multidisciplinary studies, including practical guidelines for implementing such programs, forming faculty alliances, modifying courses, recruiting students, and expanding library holdings. (10 references) (Author/CB)

Describes a university's format and development of an international engineering program that includes a six-month engineering internship in a German-speaking country. (Author/CB)