In this paper, we have reviewed and analyzed literature textbooks at the pre-university level, respectively in the high school. In this research, we have examined the way these texts are analyzed (the pedagogical apparatus as it is otherwise called). Such work is done considering the requirements of the latter to fulfill certain competencies…

In the study, the following research questions are responded: Are there any conception differences within the textbook series? How might the conception influence teaching French? The current study presents the results with implications for teachers of French at secondary schools. It points out some significant markers such as the preference of…

Language educators argue that foreign language learning in the United States should increase students' intercultural competence (IC), which will allow them to see relationships among different cultures, mediate across cultures, and critically analyze cultures including their own. Qualitative research investigating students experiences with such…

Ninety-three French textbooks were examined to produce this overview of content and methodology; the analysis indicates the books have introduced few innovations and follow traditional modes of presentation. (CK)

Sentences in a high school French I textbook were examined to determine the extent to which the writers controlled French syntactic surface structures in terms of their differences with English equivalents. Results show students were exposed to L1-L2 syntactic differences without explanation, and such sentences could cause future difficulties.…

This study briefly outlines research into some linguistic notions about gender, and then examines and categorizes some approaches to the introduction of gender in a number of American beginning French textbooks intended for use in high schools. (TFP)

Assesses linguistic accuracy and clarity of grammar presentation of 11 college foreign language textbooks according to six linguistically based criteria. The French determiner system is used as the basis for comparison. The need for linguistic insight in pedagogical texts to facilitate development of students' communicative competence is…

Reports on a three-step research project examining students' familiarity with, and ability to make, polite requests. It is suggested that input from textbooks can be used to fill the gap related to polite requests if more information is devoted to the presentation and practice of formulaic expressions and appropriate linguistic forms such as the…

Reports on an FL teaching experiment in grades 5 and 6 (gymnasium), using "La France en direct 1" (Hachette). Concludes that the text can be used with younger beginners, but is less suited for orientation classes because it is not amenable to flexibility of method. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Analysis of the cultural content of 12 business French texts identified 3 distinct levels: economic or basic-level culture; socioeconomic or second-level culture; and patterns-of-living or third-level culture. The importance of addressing both language and culture in such texts is discussed. (20 references) (CB)

The course material "En Avant" for the Primary French Project in Britain is analyzed. Rationale, content and methods of presentation are viewed as inadequate and language styles and verbal expression stilted and unreal. The materials will not help teachers achieve what is expected. (CHK)

This study examined representation of francophone regions other than France in readings and activities in French second-language textbooks published since 1995. The model of representation used shows the richness and variety of the cultures, contains no inaccurate information, and gives a realistic portrayal devoid of colonialistic and…

This article provides an analysis of textbooks available for teaching French civilization and ranging in orientation from subjective, historical, geographical, cultural and sociological approaches to anthropological, semiotic, comparative and linguistic ones. The content and the format of the texts is dealt with, as well as various teaching…