This article analyzes the findings of a pilot project conducted in 2008-2009 as a partnership between University Studies, Portland State University's interdisciplinary general education program, and the University's Russian Flagship Language Partner Program. The project proposes a new approach of integrating non-English speakers' language skills,…

The present article reports on the findings of a study that explored the effect of explicit language learning strategy instruction on the development of English as a foreign language within a higher education setting in mixed language ability groups. The research results indicate that explicit language learning strategy instruction that aimed at…

This article describes an action research project in which the members of a basic English class for adults over 50 at a Colombian public university undertook the mission of discovering their potentialities as autonomous learners. By means of the reflective use of the language portfolio, the members of this course guided the planning and execution…

This article consists of a brief historical look at training programs for graduate assistants at American universities, followed by a detailed examination of such a program currently in existence at the University of Pennsylvania. The focus of that program is relevant communication between students, and not merely grammatical form. (CLK)

Since students enter a community college with varying backgrounds and educational preparation, one college uses self-paced individualized instruction in foreign languages. Activities include large and small group meetings, conferences with peer tutors and such materials as cassette tapes, slides and videotapes. Students proceed through modules at…

Reports on three German literature courses taught in English at Temple University. The descriptions give course content, materials and methodologies used, and an indication of the success of each course. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Modern language students at the Universities of Manchester and Newcastle serve as assistants in English classes in France and Germany. The authors helped to prepare these students by providing information on available training and by teaching short "minimum skill" courses in the teaching of English. (CK)

Describes a prototype multi-channel college language course in which instruction depends on the latest findings of psycholinguistics and on the systematic use of television. (KM)

A course in Italian literature is outlined for the advanced high-school and the third-year college level, using a thematic approach. The choice of theme in this case is the city, specifically Rome. (AM)

This article discusses the role of second language teachers in relation to the changing role of language departments at the university level. Of the many factors involved in setting up a successful language program, student participation and the role of the teacher are among the most important. The teacher's qualifications should reflect the…

Reviews the history of the relationship between foreign language departments, foreign language instruction and the various socio-economic factors that have determined their fate over the past 20 years. The changes that need to be made to ensure the position of foreign language instruction in the present socio-economic picture are outlined. (CLK)

Reports on a course offered by the Department of Foreign Languages at Murray State University designed to interest students in foreign language study by means of interdisciplinary exposure to the nature of language, to basic contrastive linguistics, comparative literature and comparative culture. A curriculum is outlined. Advantages and drawbacks…

Reports on elements unique to foreign language teaching situations and outlines competencies expected for foreign language instructors such as competence in the language being taught, knowledge of its structure, knowledge of cultural traits and cultural activities, i.e. literature, understanding of the nature of language, second-language learning,…

The results of an experimental Spanish course using videotapes, described previously (FLA, December 1974), and the application of the results to the entire Spanish language program, are discussed. (Author/KM)

The aim of the conference discussed in this report was to make a critical appraisal of the achievements of language teaching in the polytechnics and similar institutions, and to attempt to suggest lines for future development. All speakers were encouraged to be critical and provocative in order to stimulate conference discussions on how language…