The advantages of using documentary films in a French course are discussed and a five session study schedule with exercises is proposed for a particular film. (Text is in French.) (TL)

This one-act playlet illustrates the profound impact Latin has on English. A dispute over the significance of Latin involves nine characters, each of whom contribute an etymological analysis of a Latin-derived English word which is considered a spelling problem or is a specialized word used in other subject areas. (RL)

This structured reader is intended primarily for adults and young adults working in English as a second language on an intermediate grammar and vocabulary level. Designed to improve the student's knowledge of written English, the material may also be used to help students with the spoken language, both by providing topics for class discussions and…

Realization by educators of the educational problems faced by Spanish-speaking children resulted in a 1965-68 Western States Small Schools Project at Pecos, New Mexico, which sought to establish the study of Spanish as an integral part of daily classroom activities in the elementary school. The objectives of the Spanish Program were (1) to…

Outlines the development of a bilingual, bicultural, multidisciplinary game integrating observation and discrimination in the areas of history, geography, sciences, and design. The theme is a tour of the Val de Loire. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

Various definitions of culture are examined with respect to their possible implications concerning the study of Chinese culture through literary analysis. Observing the difficulty of direct Chinese culture study, the author suggests that Chinese majors consider literary sources as a valid means of interpreting Chinese culture. Some 11 sets of…

There has been an exile of literature from the English as a second language curriculum. Language is a small part of the communication that takes place in a culture. Cultural complexities in literature are valuable for the teaching of second language students. Teaching suggestions and references are provided. (SW)

The introductory article in an issue devoted to songs as a teaching device. The article deals with English and American rock, folk and pop music. It makes the point that learning a language is also learning the culture of the people who speak the language. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A compilation of statistics with extensive comment and interpretation on marriage in France. The engagement, the wedding in all its aspects, as well as opinions on numerous topics related to marriage are considered. Several suggestions on the use of the material in the classroom are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Classical Greek, using innovative curriculum materials, is being taught in seven secondary schools of Philadelphia. The principles of structural linguistics and the direct method of language teaching are used and the approach is aural-oral. The course aims at making students aware of the influence of Hellenic heritage in our world. (CFM)

This article comments on the use of radio, television, films, newspaper, and other printed materials to supplement existing programs and textbooks. Specific references to television networks and newspapers illustrate the type of cultural material suggested for classroom use. (RL)

Address presented at the meeting of the Washington Association of Foreign Language Teachers in Tacoma, Washington, March 20, 1970. (DS)

A series of discussions among members of the language departments at SUNY/Buffalo was held to examine ways of improving language teaching methodology in the college, particularly at the second-year level. The suggestions resulting from these meetings are offered as a practical response to the decreased enrollment in language courses. The…