This article introduces the reader to two online sources of materials for working on improving listening and reading skills. The materials are intended for learners already at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 (Superior) proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, who desire to reach Level 4 (Distinguished, or…

These reading comprehension exercises, based on authentic Russian texts, are aimed at developing reading strategies in lower-level students of Russian. The exercises are designed for students reading at the Novice and Intermediate levels as determined by the American Counsel on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Educational Testing…

The composition and operation of two computer drills for learning Russian grammar are discussed. Particular features and advantages of the drills and computer instruction are noted. (CHK)

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies at Ohio State University conducts outreach programs with area high school Russian departments. Workshops and programs deal with teaching materials, methods and techniques, public relations, goals, and articulation with colleges and universities. (CHK)

Developed for a high school quinmester unit on the Russian novel, this guide is designed to give students the opportunity to become familiar with the major works of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevski. Performance objectives for the course include studying the general facets of 19th century Russian culture and history, analyzing the novels of…

Analyzes representative texts now in use in undergraduate Russian instruction, and seeks to stimulate investigation of texts which may have been overlooked in this survey. (AM)

This guide provides information in English, Bosnian, Russian, Spanish, and Nuer on family planning. Topics covered include a variety of birth control methods: abstinence, condoms, contraceptive foam, birth control pills, the Depo-Provera shot, the Norplant implant, diaphragms, intrauterine devices, natural family planning, sterilization, and the…

Examines methodological issues related to the approach to be used in writing a textbook for foreign language students of Russian. These issues center around practical communication; the treatment of grammar; and the use of the target language, authentic materials, and audiovisual materials. Results indicate that grammar explanations and complete…

These teacher-developed activities help the student to gain a greater awareness of the richness of Russian history and the Soviet past. New materials have been added from the original version and much has been updated. The volume is not a full curriculum but can be integrated into existing study of the world region. The book is divided into five…

This annotated bibliography provides teachers of Russian with a comprehensive guide to instructional materials. Entries are classified under: (1) audio-visual courses, (2) audio-lingual courses, (3) course books, (4) visual teaching aids, (5) audio teaching aids, (6) language laboratory drills, (7) reference grammars, (8) translations, essays,…

The first of three syllabuses for a three-year Russian course designed for students beginning in grade 9 outlines general objectives of the program and of the 15 lessons which comprise the first year's instruction. The lessons are organized around reading exercises which focus on development of common expressions, vocabulary, and grammar. For the…

The second of three syllabuses for a three-year Russian course designed for students in secondary school outlines general objectives of the program and lessons 16 through 30. The approach to the second year course emphasizes language development through the use of the dialogue, vocabulary expansion, and structure drills. Principal objectives…

This final syllabus for a three-year Russian course designed for students at the secondary school level outlines general objectives of the program and of the year's 12 lessons. Major objectives of the third year emphasize expansion of conversational ability, expansion of vocabulary and idioms, grammar review, and culture study. Materials to be…

Describes an interactive, multimedia computer program designed to teach Russian grammar, and accompany a commercial textbook. Each of the 35 lessons integrates graphics, sound, and animation. A dictionary and extensive vocabulary exercises are also included. Tutorials provide simple but concise grammar explanations that the teacher can edit or…

Reports on the results of research conducted to evaluate the use of captioning (on-screen target language subtitles) as a pedagogical aid to facilitate the use of authentic video materials in the foreign language classroom, especially in advanced or upper-level courses. A description of the research methodology, implementation, data analysis, and…