To investigate the status of foreign language studies at the middle school and high school levels in Tennessee, 1000 questionnaires were sent to Tennessee Foreign Language Association members and to foreign language departments. Information obtained from the 156 valid responses emphasized funding as the critical issue in foreign language programs.…

This study is an attempt to identify levels of support for foreign language programs in Tennessee within individual schools, school systems, counties, and congressional districts. Extensive charts, tables, and maps accompany the discussion of availability of foreign languages, support of foreign languages, enrollment in foreign language classes,…