Suggests that insights from the discipline of literary theory can generate new agendas for the study of foreign literature. A detailed description is provided of a foreign language and literature program at Michigan Technological University, including its implications for intercultural studies and film. (JL)

Refutes earlier ideas that encouraging bilingualism at a young age retards learning and causes behavioral problems, confusion and anxiety. Considers as sources of learning problems, long overlooked factors such as socioeconomic status, minority affiliation, and society's attitude toward the language of instruction or the dominant language.…

Defines "global education" and urges foreign language teachers to establish dialogue with global educators to determine whether they want to or can be a contributing part of global education. Components and goals of global education are also discussed. (EJS)

Presents a study designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of Incidental Teaching (IT) procedures which are meant to facilitate child initiated language in the nursery classroom. States that IT strategies work well in multi-ethnic classes and that careful rearrangement of the classroom environment encourages student initiated conversation. (GEA)

The Foreign Curriculum Consultant Program enables selected U.S. educational institutions and organizations to bring specialists from other countries to the United States to assist in planning and developing curriculums in foreign language and area studies. The current program priorities described here indicate which areas are likely to receive…

An environmental awareness language exchange program was established between an English school and a school in France. Although the exchange occurred for three years, the program became overprescriptive and was cancelled. Concludes that environmental awareness is learned best in less formal situations. (DH)

Discusses the positive aspects of a program that allows students to provide instruction for one another in their native languages and explains that children may absorb a number of facts from such instruction. (DF)

A program at one elementary school served foreign students' needs by teaching language arts, as well as tutoring in other subjects, in their native language. Native English speakers studied a second language, and varying cultural backgrounds of teachers and students were emphasized and studied. (CHK)

Describes an exchange program between Indonesian language students and teachers from Darwin and a group of students and teachers from Bali. The visits related to the subject areas of history, geography, Asian studies, and Bahasa Indonesia. (RM)

Environmental awareness language exchange occurred between four English and four French schools. Comparative studies on shopping patterns/consumerism, leisure/recreation, and management of resources provided motivation for learning and using the second language. Advantages for this approach include new dimensions on traditional language exchanges,…

Presents the theory that to understand himself/herself in humanity, the college student must encounter cultural diversity on the campus through language, sharing of sub-cultures and the presence of diverse cultures. The college degree is not the end goal but establishes the need for life-long learning and growth. (RC)

Describes a federally funded project at Meramec College to infuse international perspectives into general education; designed to develop in an individual an awareness of the impact of culture on attitude formation and behavioral patterns. The program consisted of new courses, generally interdisciplinary, and a weekly cross-culturally oriented…

As teachers in German vocational education, the authors have a considerable interest in and responsibility for developing intercultural business skills, which are increasingly vital for successful management across cultures. Special international competence may help trainees find attractive jobs and may also strengthen their companies' position on…

Learning a foreign language by the cultural immersion technique, used by the Scandinavian Seminar, an international experiential education organization, is described, based on American college students' experiences studying in Scandinavia. Also explored is the learning concept of experiential education. (JMD)

An environmental awareness language exchange occurred between English and French pupils in 1983. Teacher planning and student activities are described for the 10-day exchange; they include a pupil/teacher discovery walk, student discussion, and student study of chosen themes. Guidance and encouragement help students become more aware of…