Describes the influence of Spanish, German, Japanese, and English on Ulithian vocabulary, stressing the survival of Ulithian as a language in spite of foreign culture contact. (AM)

Describes an investigation of the proportions of Dona Ana County, New Mexico, social service agencies that have translated into Spanish the forms needed by consumers during the contracting phase of the social service cycle. Describes six categories of social service agencies. Includes recommendations for bilingual agency staff and forms. (SB)

Elaborates on and updates the article "Derived Noun Phrases in Spanish Containing Locatives" by John P. Wonder and Alberto Eraso Guerrero (1976). Gives a detailed description of the uses of "ser" and "haber" in the locative expression. (NCR)

Puerto Rican roots stem from the ethnic mixture of Indians, Europeans, and Africans. This article describes the advent of each of the groups on the island, the historical and cultural impact each made, and the retention of heritage among Puerto Rican migrants to the U.S. (DS)

This bibliography lists references dealing with race and schools under such topics as history, children, Black woman, American scene, Spanish Americans, Indian Americans, other ethnic groups, teachers, compensatory education, Afro-American Studies, innovative approaches, colleges, law and government, and school and work. (EB)

Among the findings of a 13-state survey of 270 educators was that those of Spanish-speaking students--unlike those of Blacks and native Americans--felt that the existing media/materials were not compatible with the cultural background of their students and that the products on the market slighted this population. (Author/DLS)

A week-long intensive Spanish course for 15 advanced students, at a residential center is described. The advantages of this type of program are noted. (SJL)

An approach is presented for providing students with communication practice by relating course material to the common purposes of language use. A system for classifying communication activities is outlined in order to insure realistic, varied practice. Examples are provided in Spanish. (SW)

Reports findings of an investigation of the effect of teaching behaviors on student reading achievement in Spanish. (FL)

An adult learner of Spanish presents a diary outlining the process of learning Spanish during her five-week program in South America. (AM)

Describes a needs assessment model which can be used by grass-roots organizations to collect socioeconomic and demographic data in Hispanic and other ethnic-minority communities. (CM)

The report reviews briefly the most salient information relevant to Hispanics in the United States during the years of the 95th Congress (1977 and 1978), and provides information on the congressional activity that occurred relating to those issues. (Author/NQ)

Describes and analyzes results of a questionnaire, addressed to 438 students of Spanish in grades three through college, which sought to determine the reasons behind students' interest in learning a second language. (AM)

"Infinity Factory" is a slick, fast-paced, sophisticated series aimed at teaching mathematics fundamentals with a unique and arresting approach. The 30 minutes of live-action skits, brief filmed documentaries, and animation sequences explore common sense math concepts and present useful information showing math at work in everyday life. (NQ)

Describes a bilingual education program that was field tested during the fall 1974 term. Since that time the program has been further tested and refined. (Editor/RK)