The current effort to produce realistic "problem texts" is here subjected to criticism. One controversial text is offered to stimulate criticism and opinions on the suitability of such texts for teaching foreign languages. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Current emphasis on communication in FL teaching should not rule out the use of literary texts, for these reveal segments of human life and patterns of language. The treatment of such texts is discussed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

No single teaching method can solve all problems. This is illustrated with some examples of typical forms of planning, from which are extracted some requisites for a definition of the concept "teaching method," and for the planning of teaching methods. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Lists publications in the field of methodology (those since 1969, a few older, e.g. important publications from East Germany and less accessible ones). For the pre-1970 period, bibliographies are mentioned. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The foreign learner should be taught standard French, but also something about the principal social variants (plus perhaps one regional--southern French, because of its importance). He should use a restricted standard French at first, moving cautiously toward the appropriate variant, according to circumstances. (Text is in French.) (IFS/WGA)

One effective manual of combatting black students' indifference to foreign language learning and to Spanish in particular is to use materials that are relevant to their interest and experience. (EH)

Motivational variables associated with second language acquisition are discussed. (Author/PMP)

After a brief discussion of language teaching methodology, a re-evaluation of goals and expectations in the teaching of French is proposed. (PMP)

Describes work with "topic sheets," acquiring an understanding of them, their use in teaching and the concrete help of topic sheets in the pupil's personal activity, taking as an example the theme unit "Ma famille et moi." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Testing of Spanish students revealed that students preferred to learn vocabulary through use of synonyms or devices using similarity of implied class membership. (CK)

Because of the lack of standardized questionnaires for ascertaining pupil attitudes toward foreign language teaching in the Federal Republic, hints are given for questioning pupils informally. Along with the presentation of different methods, the possible areas of interrogation are discussed, with examples. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Using as an example Lesson 12 from the text for adults, "Franzoesisch fur Sie" ("French for You") (Huber, Munich), a teaching outline addressed to language learners at the beginners' level is presented. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

In French teaching aimed toward active communication, the "dossier" is gaining importance as a medium. This contribution gives, among other things, an example (Topic: Position and role of the woman) for teaching advanced students. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)