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

A discussion of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) curricula in Australia considers the country's social demographic composition, structure of educational provision, national language policies, state-level (particularly Victoria) curriculum design, and LOTE enrollment. (CB)

Reports on the results of an extensive survey of foreign language teacher trainees to determine their attitudes, social and educational future, teacher preparation courses, and future professional expectations. (DS)

Focuses on speech act theory and the demands of the multilevel language classroom, noting that special attention should be paid in language classes to what is meant, as distinct from what is said. Using the communicative approach to language teaching and crossing cultural boundaries, cross-cultural conversations are being developed that are…