This report of the 1977-78 Task Force on Institutional Language Policy presents statements and recommendations relating to language programs in education, society, and within the institutional context; and to mechanisms for effecting change. (AM)

Text is in German.

Outlines a high school or college level course involving the combination of literary texts and commercial films. A selected list of films suitable to such a course is also included. (DB)

Describes in detail the planning of the courses, division of the material into segments, and the sequence of their introduction. A measure of flexibility is seen as necessary. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Language teaching and learning methods are not satisfactorily developed. This article explores ways in which language instruction and several other disciplines are interdependent. Understanding this intertwining can facilitate learning in all these areas. (CHK)

Presents the major problems plaguing teachers of French literature: (1) the huge split between the methods of teaching language and the methods of teaching literature courses, (2) the gulf between theoretical interests and the reality of the classroom, (3) many students' disinterest in literature. Suggests recentering the teaching of literature…

Examines the use of color as a visual teaching aid in the foreign language classroom, assisting English-speaking children learning Spanish. In the area of phonology, color can be used to highlight difficulties in pronunciation, showing similarities and differences with some English cognate. (SL)

Offers a list of requirements for the formulation of teaching goals and content of teaching materials, and a typical class-hour plan for teaching adults at an advanced level: discussion of aims, presenting a social event, situational role training, group and individual assignments, tests and class critiques. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

To get a student to produce conversation freely three major language phases are set up in Beginning and Intermediate Japanese classes at the American Graduate School of International Management: controlled imitation, semi-free application and construction, and liberated expression. The training is in areas of hearing, speaking, reading, and…

Discusses contemporary foreign-language teaching in China. The foreign languages taught, including Chinese dialects, are discussed, and observations of classes are reported. Teaching methods, textbooks used, and university curriculum are discussed. (RM)

A survey using the Jakobovits 'foreign language attitude questionnaire' was conducted to determine the success of 3 new foreign language programs, one using multi-level grouping and two having individualized instruction. Each of the 3 schools in the study is described and the curricula contrasted. Individualized instruction proved generally more…