This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mnemonic procedure, called the keyword method, for teaching a large Russian language vocabulary to college students. The method divides the study of a vocabulary item into two stages. The first stage requires the student to associate the spoken Russian word to an English word (the keyword) that sounds…

This paper reports on an on-going experiment in computer-aided language instruction. In 1972, a class of beginning German students at the Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota volunteered to test two pedagogic theories: (1) Could a computer-aided course be used by a class and an instructor who knew nothing of computers and who had to rely…

A comprehensive Hawaiian language course intended for use at the secondary and college levels, this text is designed to answer the need for new methods and materials in language instruction and represents extensive research on the Hawaiian language. Composed almost entirely of material which has been tested in actual classroom situations, it…

The material presented in this workbook, which is in preliminary form under revision, has been designed to introduce the basic aspects of the morphology and syntax of literary Arabic. It is intended to be used with and as a continuation of "The Phonology and Script of Literary Arabic," by the same authors. (See ED 012 912.) These two…

A series of discussions among members of the language departments at SUNY/Buffalo was held to examine ways of improving language teaching methodology in the college, particularly at the second-year level. The suggestions resulting from these meetings are offered as a practical response to the decreased enrollment in language courses. The…

This study evaluates the counseling-learning approach to foreign language instruction as compared with traditional methods in terms of language achievement and change in personal orientation and in attitude toward learning. Twelve students volunteered to learn Spanish or German under simultaneous exposure to both languages using the…

Recognizing the integral relationship of language and culture, this article outlines a guide for teachers of Indonesian who wish to supplement their language instruction with cultural concepts. Remarks and linguistic examples are presented for three language learning levels. An appendix contains an outline of the suggested scope and sequence of…

This volume, designed as a companion to "Introducing Literary Arabic" provides basic grammatical explanations essential in first-year courses. Each of the 15 units, with the exception of the first, contains related grammatical notes, paradigms, and illustrations. The grammatical rules are intended to make explicit general underlying structures.…

A report is made of an experimental German program designed to assess the effects of individualized instruction on four stated areas in a continuous program curriculum. (Author/RM)

Examined briefly are the implications of the recent trends in psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, general linguistics, and the technology of communication for the teaching and learning of languages, particularly English as a second language in India. Some suggestions for improving language instruction in universities are offered. (JMD)

It is argued that Australian university language departments should develop area studies of foreign culture and civilization to cater to the broader interests and career needs of the students and academic community. In this proposed model language and literature would be components of the studies, not the total program. (JMD)

Describes a program at the University of Kent in which UHF broadcasts on French television are taped on video cassettes for use in a variety of courses, including French language classes. Instructional uses of the video cassettes are discussed. (KM)

Surveys were conducted in 1975 and 1977 of humanities courses offered at two-year colleges in the United States. Studies are currently being conducted of colleges where the humanities have been strong and colleges where they have diminished. Recommendations are made for strengthening foreign language programs. (SW)

Problems in the educational system involving poor verbal and mathematics skills of students are discussed. The "back to basics" movement is advocated. The Russian instructional program at the University of Virginia is described. (SW)

The Multi-National Corporate Studies Program at Upsala College integrates foreign language study with international business studies. The program, which culminates in domestic and foreign internships, is described. (SW)