The author gives some impressions of the directions explored in the "Programme in Linguistics," and conclusions reached in the teaching of the mother language, as a result of study groups, teachers' conferences, in-service courses, writing materials, initiated programs, reading, thinking and talking. (Author/RR)

Drama and movement bring delight, happiness, increased learning into every aspect of the English program. (JH)

Suggests that an arbitrary placement of young children in bilingual programs without adequate prior assessment to detect actual language needs and competencies may be less productive than immediate English instruction. (RB)

The author discusses the linguistic dispute of Black English, or Black Idiom vs. Standard English and argues for the acceptance of the former. (MM)

THIS REPORT GIVES AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE ACLS (AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES) PROGRAM OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS "RESEARCH AND STUDIES IN URALIC AND ALTAIC LANGUAGES" WHICH WAS ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN 1959 AND L965 BY OVER 70 SCHOLARS REPRESENTING 42 INSTITUTIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS PLANNED ON TWO DIMENSIONS--(1) LANGUAGES TO BE…

Describes 35 Foreign Language and Area Research awards funded by the U.S. Office of Education. The $900,000 provided for these programs was intended to stimulate and strengthen the teaching of foreign languages and related courses in area studies, including assessment studies, research in teaching methods, and development of curricular materials.…

A systematic language-learning program in the language arts is proposed which contains three proponents for teaching children how to read: language evaluation, oral language, and written language. (CS)

Suggests a holistic approach to the language of Black people involving theory and research, policy and planning, and implementation and practice, the ultimate aim of which is knowledge for liberation. (DD)

Assesses the status of English as a second language teaching in Canada. Focuses on a broad discussion of four areas; programs, cultural adjustment, research and experimentation, and professionalism. (PMP)

(Article reprinted from "The Linguistic Reporter", vol. 15, no. 4-5, May-June 1973) The Center for Applied Linguistic has recently completed a study on language policy in American Indian Education. The study, prepared for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will be used as an aid in designing new classroom curricula and materials as well as…

AN EXPERIMENT TO IMPROVE THE METHOD OF TRAINING INTERPRETERS TO INCREASE SPEED OF TRANSLATION FROM ONE LANGUAGE TO ANOTHER, ONCE THE VOCABULARY BUILDUP HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED, INVOLVED THE USE OF THE TACHISTOSCOPE AND THE CONTROLLED READER, MACHINES USED IN SPEEDREADING COURSES. THIS INNOVATIVE PRACTICE HELPED TRAIN THE INTERPRETERS TO INCREASE…

This bibliography lists articles on bilingual education and elementary level French immersion programs for English-speaking children. (RM)

A brief discussion of the history, organization, program, advantages and effectiveness of immersion centers, schools offering only the immersion program, in Canada. Some of the small amount of existing research is reviewed. Although there are no definitive conclusions, it is suggested that such centers may offer a better educational program than…

A study is made of students at 17 schools which in September 1971 offered a primary immersion program in French as well as the standard English language classroom. The progress of the students was examined in terms of their grade level placement over time and in terms of attrition rates. (Author/RM)