A discussion of the use of films in foreign language teaching. A particular problem is the lack of readily available foreign language films without subtitles. A procedure for modification of the sixteen millimeter projector in order to obscure subtitles is described in detail. (AMH)

Sixteen-millimeter educational films are listed in this catalog with description, running time, and whether black and white or color. They are listed under 24 subject headings grouped into six categories: The Arts; People, Places, and History; Health; Science; Social Science; and Sports and Recreation. Cross references are provided throughout.…

Over 450 newly acquired films are described in this brochure. They are, for the most part, short black-and-white 16 mm films produced by the University of California Extension Media Center and selected films from other producers. The main entry section arranges the films alphabetically by title; it gives an annotation, the running time,…

THIS STUDY IMPROVED, EXTENDED, AND EVALUATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE TEACHING OF FRENCH. PREVIOUS EFFORTS HAD EXPLORED POTENTIALS FOR AUDIOVISUAL AIDS, HAD DEVELOPED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR AN INTEGRATED AUDIOVISUAL LANGUAGE-TEACHING SYSTEM, AND HAD PRODUCED AN ILLUSTRATIVE FILM "LANGUAGE TEACHING IN CONTEXT." THE REVISED AND…

This bilingual annotated bibliography of French and English films about the Indians and Inuit of North America contains entries for more than 1200 films made between 1965 and 1978. Although most of the films are in English, about 100 French films are included. Their titles are listed alphabetically in an Index of "Films in French". There…

This book is a critical, genre study of surrealist films including a general discussion of the backgrounds, influences, and overall traits of surrealism as a mode of artistic response to an absurdist world. Citing the impetus of Jacques Vache and Andre Breton as the originators of surrealism, the work expands upon the themes of fractured realism…

A discussion of the use of movies on videotape in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classroom begins with a brief review of the history and emergence of videotape recordings as a popular technology. The advantages of video as a language teaching aid are then examined, including its instructional flexibility, exposure to paralinguistic…

Instructional materials designed to be used with the feature films "Old Yeller" and "The Miracle Worker" in classes of English as a second language include, for each film, general notes on film presentation, a teacher's synopsis of the film divided into segments, a student viewing guide and vocabulary preview for each segment,…

This book is the text of an interview with the French film-maker, Jean Cocteau. It is the corrected edition, with a new introduction by George Amberg, of the English translation of the early 1950 conversation in French. Cocteau discusses the aesthetics, creative aspects, and production processes of his own films and films in general. His approach…

Describes a teaching technique using a non-language-teaching film in French as a stimulus for aural comprehension practice, discussion and composition. (Text is in French.) (MLA)

An account of the origin, development, production and contents of a series of films intended for training teachers of French as a foreign language in many parts of the world. An annotated list of the films and suggestions for their use are included. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Discusses the problems involved when instructional media is exchanged between countries using different curricula, pedagogical styles, cinematographic styles, fields of study, and languages. (CHC)

Reviews for effective social studies use 10 critically acclaimed foreign films on the Holocaust and World War II. Suggests these films and follow-up discussion will emotionally involve students. Stresses teachers should assess students' maturity levels and prescreen films resulting from sensitive documentary footage. Cites sources for similar…

Suggests that feature films produced in developing nations can serve as an aid to geographic instruction because they visually represent conditions of daily life. Uses two films, "Salaam Bombay" and "Sugar Cane Alley," to illustrate geographic understanding. Appendices include information on film distributors, background…

As videocassettes of foreign films become more available, teachers will be able to show more films and bring students closer to the second language and culture. However, unfocused viewing will not develop language and cultural proficiency adequately. Class time is better spent in preparing for or reacting to the film than in viewing the film in…