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And Now for Our Feature Presentation: Using Films for Contextualized Language Learning.
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Mason, Keith – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1997
Outlines a rationale for using movies in modern language classes. Films in the target-language are useful in promoting listening comprehension and target-language culture. Films in students' native language may also be useful. The paper identifies ways for teachers to develop content-rich units that foster language learning. Two appendixes list…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Language Films, Higher Education, Language Skills
Film Spoken Here. An Annotated List of Films for Foreign Language Teachers.
Cox, Carole – 1975
This article consists of an annotated bibliography of films chosen according to two criteria: the films respect basic principles of film art, and they touch in some way on a foreign language or culture and respect that language and culture. The filmography is designed to be used by foreign language teachers at all levels, and includes French,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Filmographies
New Contents. New Contents, New Teachers, New Publics. Reports of the Working Committees. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Born, Warren C., Ed. – 1978
The needs and challenges of intermediate-level language courses and the beneficial effects of authentic language experiences are considered, and five essays are presented which explore revitalization of the Classics and ways of introducing authentic language via film, theater, music, and student exchanges. "New contents" in second…
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Language Films, Higher Education
Educational Media in the Foreign Language Classroom.
Lockard, James – 1978
This paper attempts to make a case for increased use of available technology, especially those aspects commonly designated as educational media, in the foreign language classroom. Several arguments are given to support this position. (1) Research has shown that sight is the dominant sense for most people; therefore, varied and integrated visual…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Techniques, Educational Media
Foreign Language Materials: A Status Report and Trends Analysis. Perspective: A New Freedom. ACTFL Review of Foreign Language Education, Vol. 7.
Jenks, Frederick L. – 1975
Contemporary foreign language (FL) materials are examined to determine whether they reflect the current thinking and rhetoric in the profession. An attempt is made to analyze trends in production and application of materials. Six journals from 1972-74 and programs for several annual FL teachers' meetings were grouped according to topics to…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cultural Education, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
New Contents, New Teachers, New Publics. Reports of the Working Committees. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Born, Warren C., Ed. – 1978
This volume discusses (1) ways of introducing authentic language experiences; (2) the challenge to foreign language teachers and the status of the profession; and (3) communication both within the profession and with the general public. Revitalization of the Classics and ways of introducing authentic language via film, theater, music, and student…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Classical Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends