Describes the present program of the German Department at Brown University. The language requirement was abolished at the university in 1969; consequently the program had to be redesigned with special attention given to student motivation. (TL)

Discusses the necessity of incorporating cultural themes in the German curriculum of American colleges from the beginning level on. These themes should be contemporary, should help the student contrast the foreign culture with his own and help him see language as a system of symbols. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Describes a course in German film offered by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois. A sample syllabus is given, which includes a list of the films and textbooks used, as well as a selective listing of films available in the United States. (CFM)

The need for and development of the Miller System for filing tapes and corresponding information are discussed. Boston University's Geddes Language Center developed a distributable catalog of source materials that lists holdings by author and title of work within each language division. (SW)

A survey was conducted in 1977 to determine the number of doctorates awarded in English, foreign languages, comparative literature, and linguistics. The number of job placements of these degree recipients was also determined. A breakdown of the data by sex is provided. (SW)

A description of a complicated evaluation system to stimulate student motivation in university level German language courses. The total evaluation is based on points distributed throughout the course. The process, including advantages and disadvantages, is discussed in detail. Copies of the syllabus are available. (AMH)

A description of the foreign language curriculum at the university level in which courses in simultaneous translation are required. The size and composition of the groups are described as well as methods used to develop skill in translating and interpreting. Results are assessed. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)

The Department of Germanic Languages at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a language program in which students are trained in listening and reading comprehension before practicing production. The main objective was to improve student attitudes and reduce attrition between semesters. (SW)

A single Ph.D. program cannot be designed for candidates who will be either researchers and teachers. The solution is two different programs, one to serve each purpose. A plan for a Ph.D. research program in German is outlined. (CFM)

The development of Russian language study in Australia since 1946 is described. A chart shows composition of Russian departments in Australian universities. Suggestions for promotion of Russian study are made. (RM)

Advocates the use of Hoerspiele (radio plays) in intermediate German college courses to facilitate the transition from spoken vocabulary to reading vocabulary. A statistical comparison is given between the vocabularies of spoken language, Hoerspiele, modern short stories and newspapers, showing that Hoerspiele have more words in common with spoken…

A brief description of language requirements and course offerings at the University of Texas. The variety of cultural courses and other components are an attempt to relate legitimate course content and objectives to students' lives and community needs. The impetus given by the National Endowment for the Humanities to language instruction and…

This article presents a 35-item, scaled questionnaire including questions designed to elicit information from students evaluating language teacher effectiveness and perceived value of course content, plus data needed to determine relevant characteristics of surveyed students. Results of a survey using this questionnaire in university Spanish…

Practical advice for graduate departments in helping students find teaching jobs includes use of MLA job lists, resume writing, aid of a university jobs advisor, research into the details of a particular job and school, and close cooperation of all department faculty. (CHK)

A description of a university course for the professional training of translators and interpreters. The curriculum is divided into two four-semester courses which include language training, translation exercises, area and complementary studies, the science of translation, native language, speech training and interpreting. (AMH)