Ein Mensch ist ein Tier, das Schuhe tragt: Communication not Manipulation.

Sanders, Ruth H.

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ERIC Number: EJ186952

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Publication Date: 1978

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Ein Mensch ist ein Tier, das Schuhe tragt: Communication not Manipulation

Sanders, Ruth H.

Unterrichtspraxis, 11, 1, 67-9, Spr 78

A technique is described for eliciting true communication in the elementary German classroom which is also applicable to more advanced study. Students define simple words in German and are encouraged to help one another build a cumulative definition. The instructor reinforces the concept of language as a social activity. (SW)

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Definitions, German, Higher Education, Language Fluency, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary, Vocabulary Skills

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Language: English

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