This essay is an overview of the state of language arts and sciences, or theory and applied skills, and it surveys literacy levels, ability in both native and second languages, language education and linguistic theory. (CK)

Discusses the meanings of 10 words in their relation to language teaching. They are: educate, language, teach, learn, sociology, linguistics, politics, culture, literature, and classicism. (Text is in French.) (KM)

Discusses development and objectives of language educational centers concerned with the signigicance of applied linguistics in the development of second language learning theory. (RL)

Article originally appeared in Vigilance'', NATO's Fifteen Nations supplement on SHAPE and Allied Commands Europe, August-September 1971. Article in French and English versions

Remarks delivered at the Deutscher Neuphilologentag," Munster, West Germany, April 2, 1970. (DS)

A bibliography of articles and reviews by Mario A. Pei which have appeared in "The Modern Language Journal since 1933. (DS)

The principal aims of this symposium were to examine how the teaching of grammar could be brought up to date, to define the role of linguistics in teacher training and in the classroom, and to determine the extent to which grammar is a genuine aid to the learning and teaching of modern languages. The report contains the following information: (1)…

An interview with Jean-Claude Chevalier in which the advantages and dangers of eclecticism are discussed. Some topics covered are: the role of traditional grammar; recent linguistic research in French; the development of teaching methods; Chomsky's theory of universal grammar. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Reviews two recent books on the role of linguistics in foreign language teaching, examining critically claims for the value of linguistics in teaching. Discusses the relation between theory and practice, sociolinguistic considerations, and measuring achievement. Considers what may reasonably be expected from applied linguistics. (Text is in…

A seminar held in the Soviet Union on the linguo-stylistic analysis of a literary text is described. This approach focuses on the linguistic code and cultural context of the text. The applicability of this method in the classroom is discussed. (RM)

This article consists of a list of books in linguistics and language relevant to French instruction, accompanied by a commentary on each book. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

The first section of this annotated bibliography cites general works on teaching, including topics such as psychology, sociology, methods and evaluation. The second section cites works that deal specifically with foreign language teaching, with emphasis on French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Revised form of a paper given December 2, 1970 at a meeting of the Dutch Teachers of German in Woudschoten/Amsterdam, Netherlands. (RS)

The first report in this issue, from Fort McPherson, MWT, concerns the ongoing work of transcribing, recording, and teaching Kutchin. In addition, there are reports concerning efforts in progress to preserve various Indian languages, among them Kwakiutl, Skagit, Shulkayn, Shoshoni, and Ojibway. Other investigations and courses in Alaskan native…

In recent years, there has been a growing research interest in the analysis of errors adults make while learning a second language. The underlying objective of most of these analyses has been to reveal the systematicity of adult errors in an effort to understand the process of adult second language learning. This paper deals with errors from a…