This paper comments on four preceeding papers in this volume, presented as part of a panel discussion. The author notes his points of approval and disagreement with the papers. (CHK)

Presents a system for quick conversion of Chinese cyclical-binary dates to western year dates. (CHK)

The problem of looking up Chinese characters in dictionaries indexed by classifiers is simplified by identifying the 68 high frequency classifiers for memorization and leaving the least frequent to be identified from a chart. (CHK)

The framed dialogue method which has been used for improving the teaching of the Chinese language at the University of Wisconsin since 1968 is described, and examples are given. The advantages of this method over pattern drill are discussed. (RM)

This paper proposes that theoretical studies of the Chinese resultative construction can make it easier to teach and learn. Several varied linguistic approaches are necessary to the language teacher. Pedagogical analyses of data are valued when based on different relevant theoretical points, elucidating meaning, function, purpose and form of data.…

To increase enrollments in Chinese courses, it should be explained that Chinese is relatively easy to learn. The following should be pointed out: (1) there is no conjugation of verbs, (2) there are no suffixes and derivations, (3) the syntax is simpler, (4) the characters are no more difficult than English spelling. (RM)

Presents an overview of the Chinese language teaching situation in Victoria, Australia. (KM)

This article discusses the ordering of semantic units such as nouns and verbs in Chinese sentences, with references to problems encountered by students of Chinese. (CLK)

Describes the use of "Personalized System of Instruction" (P.S.I.) in the second semester of a first-year high school Chinese class that contained students of widely divergent ability levels. (KM)

This paper summarizes some available approaches to teaching resultative verbs (RV's) and discusses their effectiveness; gives criteria for differentiating RV's from other verbs and formula for their formation. Sample drills are included. (CFM)

Suggests an alternative to the traditional presentation of the tonal system in Chinese. Tones could be presented high-low (1,3) and rising-falling (2,4) instead of successively, since students have particular difficulty in this area. An acoustic and a statistical analysis is presented; the latter shows tonal distribution and frequency of…

One aspect of Chinese reading materials, that they tap only passive skills, is discussed; and a proposal is offered for varying a beginning reading Chinese text by using controlled composition, an exercise in which students must rewrite a passage in the target language to emphasize certain structures and vocabulary. (Author/RM)

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This article discusses problems involved in teaching reading to students of Chinese, stressing the fact that reading instruction should be given as much attention as speaking skills. (CLK)