Discusses how the grip of the Soviet Union's past--from Stalinist mythology to ideological cliche--is being exposed and undermined whereas a sense of individual efficacy, necessary for the present, has yet to emerge from the portrayals in Soviet films. (PRA)

A study of film translation. Well-documented opinions are given on the advantages and disadvantages of both dubbing and sub-titling. One of the tentative conclusions is that sub-titling is to be preferred because it preserves the original dialogue and allows the audience verying degrees of comprehension. A bibliography is provided. (AMH)

Through the example of "La Grande Illusion," the value of film study in an academic curriculum is discussed. A suggested teaching program for an economical yet comprehensive study of a single film is suggested. (PMJ)

Discusses the problems encountered in using foreign films and educational television programs in a developing nation. (CHC)

Urges the broadening of language study by looking beyond an exclusively literary training. (Author/LG)

Discusses animated films as an alternative to the sound tape in oral comprehension teaching. (Text is in French.) (AM)

This is a list of films suitable for children and adolescents up to the age of 16, compiled from 37 lists sent in by 22 countries and in accordance with the recommendations of the conference on the exhibition and distribution of films for children and adolescents, under the patronage of UNESCO. Approximately 1000 films which run for over 40…

This is a complete listing of all French-related films in the "1973-75 Mountain Plains Educational Media Council Film Rental Catalog." Those interested in renting any of the films can obtain a catalog for $2.00 from the Bureau of Educational Media, University of Colorado, Stadium Building, Boulder, Colorado 80302. Each of the 104 entries here is…

Suggests that the great attraction of film courses is also what makes them very difficult to teach. The expectations of entertainment, the passivity of viewing a film, and the intransigence of the Hollywood model are all potential problems which instructors must confront. (SED)

A discussion of one teacher's successful efforts to obtain foreign feature films for use as language teaching aids. (KM)

Describes the instructional use of a German Government produced newsreel, Deutschlandspiegel,'' at Fordham University, New York City. For information on availability of this newsreel, contact the AATG Service Center, 339 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. (RS)

Discusses the rationale and technique for using subtitled foreign films with an integrated language approach in a developmental college reading class. Reports student attitudes. Shows that the subtitled films motivated students to read, gave them good time on task, and improved their knowledge of other cultures and eras. (SR)

Describes an intermediate-level college course based on authentic, unedited, German television murder mysteries that lend themselves well to language instruction and maintain student motivation, improve listening comprehension, and, through accompanying exercises, support speaking, reading, and writing skills. (four references) (Author/CB)