A Case for Foreign Languages: The Glastonbury Language Program.

Brown, Christine

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Publication Date: 1997

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A Case for Foreign Languages: The Glastonbury Language Program.

Brown, Christine

Learning Languages, v2 n2 p3-8 Win 1997

Describes the experiences of one Connecticut school district where, since the 1950s, all students have studied a foreign language beginning in elementary school. Discusses the importance of a long sequence of study, obstacles to and essential elements for success, the need for community support, and the benefits of parents as advocates. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Support, Elementary Secondary Education, FLES, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Proficiency, Parent Participation, Public Schools, Second Language Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut

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