This issue begins with a description (by Henri Niedzielski) of 10 performance objectives devised for a course in French phonetics at the University of Hawaii. The other articles in this issue are concerned with the following topics: (1) a self-instruction approach that allows colleges to offer courses in nearly every language to as few as two…

This report lists all the language laboratories in West Germany as of 1969. The entries, arranged alphabetically by city, include the type of school, its name and address, the kind of laboratory, its manufacturer, and date of installation. Supplementary charts give a breakdown of the number of laboratories by state, type of school, and…

Illustrates the conditions (facilities, support staff, and faculty training) necessary for developing the technology-based teaching of languages and the sophisticated use of computers and video and audio equipment, including the type of environment which provides access to materials and information and opportunities for testing, publication, and…

In New Zealand caution and economy prevent wild proliferation of language laboratories. Cooperation between laboratories is effective and the equipment is varied and sophisticated. Labs are used intensively and ingeniously to save money. Lab courses in teacher training programs and opening of facilities to the public are some innovations. (CHK)

This article furnishes statistical data from a survey of university language/learning laboratories. The nature of the facility, distribution of disciplines and technologies, supervisor information including academic rank, title, degree, sex, salary, and information about other employees in 89 universities are included. (CHK)

This digest highlights non-Internet technology for teaching and learning foreign languages. Specific sections discuss (1) software for language teaching and learning; (2) authoring aids; (3) language lab systems; (3) networked multimedia; and (4) distance learning via satellite. (Contains 7 references and a list of 17 resources for further…

"Media impact demands a balanced relationship between the hardware 'delivery system' and the software 'message content.' Dr. Philip Lewis, now President of Instructional Dynamics, Inc., reviews progress during the Sixties and forecasts developments in the Seventies. (Editor)

This bibliography cites books, articles, and bibliographies that deal with language laboratories. Entries include both European and American publications, and most have been published since 1965. (CLK)

Information is presented regarding the Sony 5510 Learning Laboratory to help educators decide if the system is appropriate for their needs. Aspects such as peripheral equipment, optional accessories, end users, user profiles, student reactions, future expansions, and instructional uses are considered. (CB)

Discusses the planning, preparing, assessing, and evaluation of language laboratory technology and pedagogy. (AM)

"Education and Culture is a publication of the Council for Cultural Co-operation of the Council of Europe. The autumn 1969 issue is a special number devoted to modern languages. (DS)

Describes problems associated with listening to recorded materials and the benefits of using a speech compressor/expander. The device speeds up or slows down recorded speech without distortions and has been used with success in second language instruction, research, and testing. (JN)

The high school language laboratory is approached from the standpoint of (1) planning for the laboratory facilities, (2) the function of equipment in relation to student learning activities, and (3) operation of the laboratory facilities. Considered in the section on planning are laboratory rationale, place in the school program, methods and…

This brochure contains guidelines concerning the use of the master control panel of the language laboratory at the University of Hawaii. Three sections of guidelines are provided: (1) master control panel including teacher headset functions and student booth functions, (2) "things to know"--including the switch functions, instant communication…