An attempt to demonstrate the erroneousness of the principle that language teaching materials must be based on a detailed analysis of various parameters of texts of the target language, such as frequency, usefulness, basicness, or productiveness of lexical or structural items. (Author/FWB)

This document reports the origins and development of the DISTAR system of instruction. DISTAR is a set of programed instructional materials for teaching reading, language, and arithmetic basic concepts and skills that children need for success in school. The report describes (1) the key ideas of the personnel involved in creating the system, (2)…

This paper describes work that has been completed to date on a course in Cantonese for students who already have some knowledge of Mandarin. Among the topics discussed are the principles on which the course is to be based, the method of data collections, and the organization of the materials that have been so far produced. Specimens of the latter…

Evaluates the following, gained in work with language teaching installations in the German Democratic Republic: perceptions, regarding meaningful utilization of tested elements of methodology, the actualization of the leading role of the teacher and the creation of special materials. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The changing situation in the world and in academia requires a new perspective on priorities for Slavic language instructional materials. For example, courses must be developed that concentrate on reading skills, the main skill today's students of Slavic languages generally require. Materials needed for Slavic languages can be grouped into 16…

Suggests four criteria or levels for adapting and rewriting fables for ESL classes: vocabulary, structure and phonology, cultural appropriateness, and skills of living. (KM)

THIS FINAL REPORT PROVIDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIALECTAL PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION OF "INTRODUCTION TO THE DACCA DIALECT OF BENGAL." (SEE ED 012 047.) THE AUTHOR PRESENTS HIS JUSTIFICATION FOR BASING THESE TEACHING MATERIALS ON A MODIFIED FORM OF BENGALI AS SPOKEN IN EAST PAKISTAN, WHICH IS DISTINGUISHED FROM STANDARD…

Described here is a pilot development of a method for analyzing the structural content of a set of teaching materials, underwritten by the Committee for Cooperation on English in Japan and conducted in cooperation with the Fulbright Program in Japan and the English Language Education Department of the Faculty of Education at Hiroshima University.…

VARIOUS WAYS OF EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH AND MATERIALS IN AFRICAN STUDIES WERE REPORTED. THE PARTICIPANTS (31) ENGAGED IN DISCUSSIONS, PRESENTED PAPERS, AND ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS DURING THE 2-DAY CONFERENCE. THE PAPERS WERE PRESENTED ON TOPICS SUCH AS--RESEARCH PROBLEMS, RESOURCES, AFRICAN REACTION, LEVELS OF COMMUNICATIONS, PEDAGOGICAL…

In the form of a review article, the "English Minimum Grammar" developed by Hans G. Hoffmann (Max Hueber Verlag, Munich, 1973) is discussed, and the problems that beset the writer of a modern teaching grammar are pointed out. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This is a survey of the organization and materials production of the Nuffield Foreign Languages Teaching Materials Project. Development and structure are covered, noting important cooperation between writers and teachers. Writing, checking, duplicating and producing materials are surveyed, revealing the concept of teamwork and cooperation thought…

Discusses the implications for the preparation of instructional materials in the United States of the language changes that have taken place in China since the Liberation. (CLK)

Describes the production, at the Goethe Institute in Osaka, of video programs for teaching beginners in German. Learning goals, actualization, sample topics and variation scenes are presented; the teaching process (in ten points) is discussed, theoretically and on the basis of experience. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)