The following articles on second language learning are collected here: (1) "Second-Language Study: Historical Background and Current Status" by Kenneth D. Chastain; (2) "The Value of Second-Language Learning" by Gilbert A. Jarvis; (3) "Psychology and Linguistics as Bases for Language Pedagogy" by Wilga M. Rivers; (4) "Differentiation of Language…

This paper explores the difficulties of finding an appropriate theoretical framework for a doctoral dissertation examining revenue-generating language programs at post-secondary institutions. It briefly examines the history of language programs in higher education in the developed English-speaking world and the current situation of many…

This Study evaluated the effectiveness of the Arabic language multimedia products existing in Malaysian markets. For the purpose of careful investigation, this research has applied blended models of the most trusted instructional design based on the field-tested theories of the most outspoken educational psychologists such as Mayer (2002), Keller…

During Phase 1 of the Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning in Practice (ILTLP) Project Nhu Trinh, a teacher of (Mandarin) Chinese, was one of a number of teachers who worked with project team members in a feedback process to develop intercultural units of work and longterm programs for their classes. The changes to Nhu's programming that…

In 2005 the AFTMLA (Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations) developed its Professional Standards for Accomplished Teaching of Languages and Cultures. These were published in a special edition of "Babel" in February 2006. Among the recommendations contained in the document, there is a section headed Program…

Male disinterest in second and foreign language programs has been well documented in recent years. The influence of encouragement to study languages also has been thoroughly investigated. There is, however, little research that connects these two phenomena. This study investigated if gender differences exist in the amount of encouragement students…

The Foreign Language for International Trade degree program developed by Indiana University of Pennsylvania is described. The curriculum combines elements of a basic business course with elements of a language program. It is a rigorous program with 36 credit hours in both business and language. The program presents problems for language students…

A study was conducted whose primary aim was to identify and explain additional costs incurred by Alberta, Canada school jurisdictions providing second language instruction in 1980. Additional costs were defined as those which would not have been incurred had the second language program not been in existence. Three types of additional costs were…

Describes a high school Spanish business course which heightens sensitivity to the value of second languages in the working world, while at the same time helps students acquire specific language skills applicable to business. (EKN)

Discusses the types of programs needed to train adult professionals in a second language. Describes two model programs, one in the United States and one in France. (EKN)

Describes development and implementation of Certificate in Translation sequence for second language students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. (BK)

Describes a teaching assistant (TA) training program instituted at Ohio State University in order to provide TAs with knowledge about teaching and a sense of professionalism. Program is divided into a preservice and an inservice component. (BK)

Describes results of course/career survey of French graduates by Brock University to elicit data useful to Romance Studies department and test viability of liberal education in a society in which vocational studies seem to be most favored. Results showed most respondents obtained work in academic world. Responses were divided regarding…

Proposes a three-phase agenda including an awareness campaign for teaching of culture; realignment of programs and courses; and establishing research agenda, developing model programs, and writing exemplary materials to integrate culture into K-12 second language education. (BK)