The Future of Foreign Language Learning in the U.S.

Alatis, James E.

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Publication Date: 1982

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The Future of Foreign Language Learning in the U.S.

Alatis, James E.

NALLD Journal, v17 n1 p4-14 Fall 1982

Gives the text of a speech to the FLEAT Conference in Tokyo (August 1981) in which the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL), the President's Commission, and recent congressional support are cited as reasons for continuing optimism on the future of the foreign language teaching profession. (EKN)

Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Government Role, Legislation, Policy Formation, Public Policy, Second Language Learning, Teaching (Occupation)

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