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Can Communicative Principles Enhance Classical Language Acquisition?
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Overland, Paul; Fields, Lee; Noonan, Jennifer – Foreign Language Annals, 2011
Is it feasible for nonfluent instructors to teach Biblical Hebrew by communicative principles? If it is feasible, will communicative instruction enhance postsecondary learning of a classical language? To begin answering these questions, two consultants representing second language acquisition (SLA) and technology-assisted language learning led 8…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Second Language Learning, Classical Languages, Audiolingual Methods
1971 ACTFL Annual Bibliographyof Books and Articles on Pedagogy in Foreign Languages
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Lange, Dale L., Comp. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Classical Languages, Cultural Context
A Computer-Assisted-Instruction Course in Vocabulary Building through Latin and Greek Roots
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Scanlan, Richard T. – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
A course in the enlargement of students' English vocabulary through the study of Latin and Greek roots and their derivatives was developed by the Department of Classics at the University of Illinois. The class makes use of computer assisted instruction on the PLATO IV system. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Descriptions, English Instruction
Defending the Foreign Language Requirement in the Liberal Arts Curriculum.
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Foreign Language Annals, 1980
Arguments both pro and con about the foreign language (FL) requirement are presented. Negative arguments center on the decreasing value of FL study and the inadequacy of skills developed in a four course sequence. Positive arguments concern immediate benefits to students and the importance of FL study in a liberal arts curriculum. (AMH)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, College Second Language Programs, Degree Requirements, Higher Education
ERIC Documents on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: List Number 9
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Monka, Carolyn, Comp. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Covers materials on foreign language teaching processed into the ERIC system from November 1971 through April 1972. (DS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Catalogs, Classical Languages, Culture
ERIC Documents on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: List Number 7
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Monka, Carolyn, Comp. – Foreign Language Annals, 1971
Seventh in a series of catalogues of documents relating to the teaching of foreign languages; covers those items processed into ERIC from November 1970 through April 1971. (DS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingualism, Catalogs, Classical Languages
ERIC Documents on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: List Number 8
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Monka, Carolyn, Comp. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Eighth in a series of catalogues of documents related to the teaching of foreign languages; covers those items processed into ERIC from May 1971 through October 1971. (DS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingualism, Catalogs, Classical Languages
1970 ACTFL Annual Bibliography of Books and Articles on Pedagogy in Foreign Languages
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Lange, Dale L., Ed. – Foreign Language Annals, 1971
Bibliography sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). (DS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Classical Languages, Cultural Context, English (Second Language)
ERIC Documents on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: List Number 6
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Monka, Carolyn, Comp. – Foreign Language Annals, 1971
Sixth in a series of catalogues of documents relating to the teaching of foreign languages; covers those items processed into ERIC from May to October 1970. (DS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingualism, Catalogs, Classical Languages
Africa in Classical Antiquity: A Curriculum Resource
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Masciantonio, Rudolph – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
A curriculum resource developed by the School District of Philadelphia deals with Africa in Classical Antiquity. Each unit contains suggestions for lower, middle and upper schools. Topics covered are: history of Africa; great Africans in the Graeco-Roman world; racial attitudes; blacks in classical art, and Africa in classical literature. (CHK)
Descriptors: African History, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Guides
Computer-Assisted Instruction in Latin.
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Scanlan, Richard T. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
Examines in detail Latin courses using the PLATO IV computer-assisted instruction system. These programs, supplemental to classroom work, are effective in individualizing instruction. Lessons provide drill and practice. Complete diagnostic, progress, and achievement records are easily kept and accessed for evaluation of students. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classical Languages, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Diagnosis