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Ferguson, John W. – 1977
The importance of teaching culture in foreign language programs has long been recognized. The most exciting and promising new development in the teaching of culture is the appearance of introductory culture courses taught in English. The use of such courses has been advocated to lure reluctant students into language classes. If this is the primary…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, College Second Language Programs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Peer reviewedKeller, Howard H.; Ferguson, John W. – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
An interdisciplinary course entitled "A Cultural Introduction to Foreign Languages" offered in 1974-75 at Murray State University is described. The purpose of the course is to orient and lure hesitant students into language study. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Course Content, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Toward the Development of an Interdisciplinary Introduction to Foreign Languages: A Curriculum Model
Keller, Howard H.; Ferguson, John W. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1975
Reports on a course offered by the Department of Foreign Languages at Murray State University designed to interest students in foreign language study by means of interdisciplinary exposure to the nature of language, to basic contrastive linguistics, comparative literature and comparative culture. A curriculum is outlined. Advantages and drawbacks…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
