This handbook for teachers of Italian consists of a collection of 16 essays by noted professionals in the field of Italian instruction: (1) "Fundamentals of Language Learning and Language Instruction," by A. Papalia; (2) "Linguistic Methodology and the Teacher of Italian," by R.J. Di Pietro; (3) "Preparation for Language Teaching," by F.J. Bosco; (4) "Developing Communication Skills," by F.J. Bosco and R.J. Di Pietro; (5) "The Reading Program and Oral Practice," by A.S. Mollica; (6) "Developing Cultural Understanding," by J.A. Tursi; (7) "Cartoons in the Language Classroom," by A.S. Mollica; (8) "Testing for Mastery," by J.A. Boyd; (9) "The Teaching of Italian Literature," by O. Ragusa; (10) "Teaching Italian Film," by P.E. Bondanella; (11) "Thematic Approach in the Italian Program," by R.J. Trivelli; (12) "Teaching Standard Italian to Students with Dialect Backgrounds," by M. Danesi; (13) "Italian and the Community," by S.B. Chandler; (14) "The Italian Experience in America," by R.F. Harney; (15) "Where to Earn a Degree in Italian," by E.A. Lebano; and (16) "Resource Materials for the Teaching of Italian," by A. Dente and A.S. Mollica. (AM)