Provides examples of humorous errors in written exams made by university students of French and Canadian culture. (AM)

Discusses the advantages of a bilingual education, and in particular the benefits of mother tongue instruction on the learning of the second language. (AM)

Describes the "Almanach Vermot," a type of encyclopedia on French language and culture, and indicates ways in which this publication may be of use in the French classroom. (AM)

Provides instructions for teaching four French Canadian folk dances. (AM)

Issues in the assessment of learning about target-language culture are discussed, and some techniques for classroom assessment of three areas of culture (knowledge, awareness,, and functional skills) are outlined. It is argued that culture is crucial for development of communicative competence and should not be taught without being assessed. (53…

Describes the use of the "micrologue," a brief narrative on cultural topics, to develop linguistic and cultural skills in the language classroom. (AM)

One studies Italian for the same reason one studies any language--to become educated. Even more than for art and music, Italian is necessary for literature. Dante must be read, and in the original. Further, we study Italian to know our cultural roots and heritage. (AMH)

Language teachers can also provide cultural instruction. Language texts may be adapted for such use by relating language structures to cultural background and providing cultural reading in English and the target language. Basic patterns of living such as work, play, time, religion, economy can be used to organize language teaching. (CHK)

Slides can be used in the foreign language classroom as a free conversation stimulus, for vocabulary building and grammar exercises as well as in composition, culture, and literature. No more than ten slides should be used. Students should participate fully, not merely listen to the teacher's monologue. (CFM)

Language and cultural modules are multimedia in nature and non-sequential. Modules should be used in association with the themes and vocabulary found in the main course textbook. Reference is made to the "A-LM German Language Programs" and modules produced by Ontario German teachers in 1976 in West Germany. (SW)

Describes how the use of stamps from francophone and other countries may be an adjunct to the teaching of French language and culture. (AM)

Describes a program designed to improve English skills in university students learning English as a second language through a Canadian literature and history component. Reading lists are appended. (AM)

Presents an approach to language and culture instruction for North American students of Spanish that centers on student-led investigations of cultural identity in the Americas, designed to allow students to overcome possible stereotypes and generalizations concerning the target culture(s), and to examine their own cultural identities at the same…

The study of French Canadian culture should occupy a central position in the learning of French. An integrated approach would involve the following elements: (1) short, intensive readings which treat important aspects of French-Canadian culture; (2) dialogues derived from the readings; and (3) exercises which accompany both the dialogue and the…