Conclusion of a two-part series; part I appeared in n3 1972. Sample phrases in Polish, Czech, Russian, and German are used to demonstrate declination of cases and similarity of pronouns. (DS)

Article based on the author's dissertation (Georgetown University, 1970). (DS)

Discusses, with many examples, a new Russian dictionary by D. Rosental and M. Telenkowa which is considered excellent for advanced students of Russian because it not only provides information on spelling, punctuation, stress and grammar but also on the levels of usage of both words and constructions. (Text is in German.) (FB)

An overview of the status of Russian and non-Western studies in American schools serves as a handbook for educators and administrators at all levels. Three major essays include: (1) "Graduate Study of Russian," (2) "Russian and Other Non-Western Areas in Undergraduate Education," and (3) "The Study of Russian in Secondary…

This paper contends that neither taxonomic nor generative phonology is a satisfactory basis for contrastive analysis or for teaching Russian pronunciation. A third theory, known as natural phonology, is more useful. (CHK)

Articles in the 1974 volume of this periodical are briefly reviewed, preponderantly under the headings of teaching materials, methodology, linguistics, scientific reports, and chronicle. Reviews and supplements, tapes and other materials are also included. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

An experiment was carried out at the University of Wyoming with a group of beginning students of Russian. The group consisted of about 30 students at the beginning of the experiment, but by the second semester, the number had been reduced to 15. The method used in this experiment was based on the assumption that true learning occurs when students…

Reports on experiences covering two years of use of a Russian television course for Grade 9. The course is seen as particularly useful in reinforcing knowledge of vocabulary of past lessons. Several practical hints to the teacher, e.g., preparation for the television lesson, are offered. (Text is in German.) (IfS/WGA)

Presents a report on club work at the Lingreen Oberschule (high school) in Greifswald. Activities include contact with Soviet schools and clubs. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes techniques for achieving emotional involvement and, therefore, better results on the part of his students in an intermediate level Russian conversation course. (Text is in Russian.) (DH)

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of the draft of new elementary school programs in Russian language, arithmetic, and natural history. Elementary Russian courses are regarded as an organic part of the entire course at the eight-year school. Such courses as phonetics and morphology figure in the draft program…