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Peer reviewedByrnes, Heidi; Bruce, Anita; Schrier, Leslie L.; Sandrock, Paul; Webb, John; Gori, Katherine H.; Rhodes, Nancy; Christian, Donna – Modern Language Journal, 2002
Articles on encouraging growth in foreign language study focus on the following: "Encouraging the Growth of Foreign Language Study"; "Creating Intrinsic Motivation to Learn World Languages"; "Encouraging Growth by Changing Perception"; "Making the Link Between Enrollment and Learning Goals: A School District's Impact"; "Foreign Language Education:…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Language Enrollment, Learning Motivation, School Districts
Peer reviewedByrnes, Heidi; Lariviere, Richard W.; Bernhardt, Elizabeth; Klee, Carol A.; Rodd, Laurel Rasplica; Jacobs, Roderick A.; Welles, Elizabeth B. – Modern Language Journal, 2002
This commentary on language curricula in universities is followed up commentaries by a language center director, on perspectives from a Spanish department, the case of Japanese, the role of foreign languages in universities, and foreign language enrollment numbers. (VWL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Higher Education, Japanese, Language Enrollment
Peer reviewedAlter, Maria P. – Modern Language Journal, 1976
Trends in foreign language study in American colleges since 1955 are outlined, and the role of foreign language study in its present context is described. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Theories, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBrod, Richard I. – Modern Language Journal, 1976
The 1974 Survey of Foreign Language Registrations in United States Institutions of Higher Education, conducted by the Modern Language Association, is described here. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Enrollment Rate, Enrollment Trends, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSwaffar, Janet King; Woodruff, Margaret S. – Modern Language Journal, 1978
The Department of Germanic Languages at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a language program in which students are trained in listening and reading comprehension before practicing production. The main objective was to improve student attitudes and reduce attrition between semesters. (SW)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, German, Higher Education
