The aims of this meeting of the group of experts set up to investigate the feasibility of a unit/credit system for modern language learning by adults were: (1) to define, on the basis of the results of three preliminary interrelated studies, the second phase of the research, namely, the operational specification of learning objectives; (2) to report on work in progress for the symposium to be held in 1973; and (3) to consider the further steps of the development and research program as previously outlined. Included in the report are a detailed listing of the conclusions reached at the meeting. (Author)