This Annual Narrative Report by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Illinois, on foreign language programs in public schools describes activities and objectives which characterize the year's work. The report emphasizes the growing importance of individualized instruction and cultural education. Major sections discuss: (1) program objectives for fiscal year 1971-72, (2) management activities, (3) degree of achievement of program objectives, (4) description of exemplary projects, (5) school reimbursements, (6) current and anticipated statewide needs, and (7) continuing and new objectives. (RL)