The development of an intensive Italian course for science students attending Somalia's National University is described. The historical background for this project, sponsored by the Italian Government and staffed by Italian teachers, is outlined. Course objectives, methods, and organization are illustrated by samples of instructional materials,…

An intensive, one-semester introductory Spanish course developed for nursing and other health-care professionals is intended to make possible spoken communication in Spanish, at least on a rudimentary level. The course encountered initial problems of rapidly growing enrollment, lack of appropriate text, and limited scheduling. However, student…

As part of International technical assistance, international aid organizations frequently sponsor candidates for advanced training programs in other countries. Because these programs are most often offered in English, the candidate needs to acquire a certain degree of English language knowledge. Therefore, English language training plays an…