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| Foreign Language Annals | 53 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCory, Mark E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1974
Discusses the merits of a practice examination modeled after the final examination administered in German classes at the University of Nebraska. (RL)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, German, Language Instruction, Language Tests
Peer reviewedClausing, Gerhard; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Evaluates student achievement in second year individualized language programs at the University of California at Berkeley and contrasts data with results of student achievement in basic courses. (RL)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, German, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedHodge, James L. – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
An experimental seminar in language was given in spring 1973 at Bowdoin College. The final project was creation, in groups of four or five, of an artificial language. The languages had to have a demonstrable grammatical form, some idiomatic content, and a clear orthographic and phonetic system. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, College Language Programs, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBrod, Richard I. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Statistics reveal a decrease of 9.2 percent enrollment in college language programs during the period 1970-72. (RL)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, Higher Education, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedSemke, Harriet D. – Foreign Language Annals, 1975
An experimental program was conducted in college-level German classes which involved all first- and second-year students in once-a-week, small-group, peer-teaching sessions, with the second-year students acting as leaders. Results showed that this approach helps all concerned. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, German, Higher Education, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedWilliamson, Richard C. – Foreign Language Annals, 1978
The study-abroad trip can contribute vitally to the success of a foreign language program, providing strong motivation for students, cultural awareness for parents and the community, and increased visibility for the foreign language department. (Author)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedClausing, Gerhard; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Descriptors: College Language Programs, German, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedSantoni, Georges V. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages) on November 26, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. (DS)
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, College Language Programs, Instructional Innovation, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedBornscheuer, Joan H. – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
Adaptations of and variations on the grade contract system are described with emphasis on individualized instruction, fair evaluation, and learner-oriented classes. The method used is described, and results are assessed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Grading, Higher Education, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedForeign Language Annals, 1976
The Modern Language Association conducted a survey of career-oriented, community-related interdisciplinary, and non-traditional foreign language offerings in US colleges and universities. Informal descriptions are given of seven such courses relating to the teaching of literature. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWalker, John L. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Descriptors: College Language Programs, College Students, Language Instruction, Modern Languages
Peer reviewedCreed, Carol L. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Underscores the importance and influence of positive attitudes as a factor which affects achievement in second language learning. (RL)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, German, Individualized Instruction, Modern Languages
Peer reviewedWallace, John A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Experimental Programs, Experimental Teaching, Intensive Language Courses
Peer reviewedScanlan, Richard T. – Foreign Language Annals, 1971
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Equipment, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedNormand, Guessler – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Discusses strategies designed to cope with problems encountered at the college level that are caused by students' diversity in background and levels of competency. Alternatives to the lock-step method of instruction, with applicability at both the college and high school level, are described. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses
