Evaluates the commonly held idea that girls are better language learners than boys. Results indicate that boys are not weaker in any of the language skill areas tested. Recommends that future research concentrate on the sex and image of the teacher. (EKN)

Individual signs were presented to deaf fluent signers both in context and without context. Within context, signs were isolated sooner, perfect confidence in the response was reached sooner, and a narrowing-in process was found that was both semantic and phonological. Current spoken-word-recognition models could be modified to reflect…

Describes the content areas and types of questions on the advanced placement Latin tests and gives the complete multiple choice section (questions and answers) from the 1980 test. (EKN)

Describes and gives a statement of purpose for the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) and its sister organization, the Council for Languages and Other International Studies (CLOIS). Lists the member organizations of both JNCL and CLOIS. (EKN)

Discusses the importance of encouraging students not only to study, but to become proficient in a second language. (EKN)

The concept of French verb tense as related to the passage of time and the completeness of an action or process is discussed. It is proposed that this concept of inchoativeness be applied in second-language instruction as an aid to students in choosing verb tenses. (MSE)

Describes some applications of computer assisted learning to language teaching and suggests how the language teaching profession might best profit from them. (EKN)

Reviews studies on language loss in individuals rather than groups in three categories: research on optimal age for foreign language learning; studies on cognitive aspects of language loss; and investigations concerning attitudes toward language learning, maintenance, and loss. Believes such research may ultimately tell foreign language teachers…

Examines form and gender correspondence rules for Spanish and attempts to evaluate them for potential utility to the foreign language user on the basis of formal and psychological criteria relating to how rules might affect performance, with specific reference to the role of rules as defined in monitor model. (Author/BK)

Describes results of course/career survey of French graduates by Brock University to elicit data useful to Romance Studies department and test viability of liberal education in a society in which vocational studies seem to be most favored. Results showed most respondents obtained work in academic world. Responses were divided regarding…

Study attempts to compare occasional glosses, standard translations, and word-for-word translations as aids to reading by assessing their effect on reading comprehension and syntax acquisition. Results show parallel translations to be of some value for learning syntax and comprehension and standard translations are superior to literal translations…

Describes nature of insulting and techniques used to insult and presents a variety of areas and values from which insults are drawn. Briefly compares insulting terms using animal names in 10 different languages. Suggest insulting behavior is an area which, if better understood, will permit teachers to develop effective materials and recognize…

Discusses dichotomy between social and psychological aspects of language education. Suggests teachers need to investigate social and political contexts of language use in their classrooms in order to provide balanced approach to language use in curriculum. (Author/BK)

Proposes theory that the learning processes of first- and second-language learners are fundamentally the same, differing only in kinds of information used by both kinds of learners and the degree of automatization attained. Suggests designing second-language learning processes to simulate those occurring in natural settings. (Author/BK)

Discusses teacher overload, learner underinvolvement, and learner training to support a switch of emphasis from teaching to learning materials and concludes that questions about materials should be related to conception of the whole of language teaching and learning as the cooperative management of language learning. (Author/BK)