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Hopkins, David B., Comp. – 1979
This handbook is a collection of readings intended to acquaint Peace Corps volunteers with the geography of Botswana, and the culture and daily living customs of the people. The introduction provides techniques to help students use the readings to improve their speaking skills. The first section of the text, the "OXFAM Section," contains…
Descriptors: African Languages, Bantu Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education
Hopkins, David B. – 1979
This handbook presents many situations in Botswana which the Peace Corps volunteer is likely to be involved in, and it establishes classroom activities that require the students to exchange messages in the Setswana language that are appropriate to the cultural context. An introductory section acquaints the learner with techniques of language…
Descriptors: African Languages, Bantu Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education
Hawkinson, Annie K. – 1979
This handbook presents a variety of different social and cultural situations in which the Peace Corps volunteer is likely to be involved in Tanzania. It establishes classroom activities that require the students to exchange messages in a way that is appropriate to the context. Generally, new vocabulary and language structures are introduced in the…
Descriptors: Bantu Languages, Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education
Francis, Timothy P.; Hanchey, Stephen – 1979
An instructional guide to written Mauritanian Arabic contains 20 lessons, each presenting one or more letters of the Arabic alphabet and script. Graded exercises are included. The course is intended to be taught as the first stage in the Mauritanian Arabic training program for Peace Corps volunteers. The manual is entirely in Arabic. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Arabic, Basic Skills, Class Activities
Hawkinson, Annie K. – 1979
This handbook contains two types of materials: (1) texts in Swahili with English translations, and (2) vocabulary lists. The introduction of the book provides numerous suggestions for using the texts and lists to expand vocabulary, improve ability in using grammatical structures, developing writing and speaking ability, and improving listening…
Descriptors: African Languages, Agriculture, Bantu Languages, Cultural Education
Sedlak, Philip A. S. – 1980
This Kabiye handbook presents a number of situations in Togo in which a person would need certain words and phrases; it fulfills a function like that of a traveler's handbook. It provides classroom activities that require the student to communicate in a way that is appropriate to the cultural context. Each lesson contains objectives, indications…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness
Kendall, Martha B.; And Others – 1980
This handbook presents a number of situations in West Africa in which one would need certain Soninke words and phrases; it fulfills a function like that of a traveler's handbook. Classroom activities are provided that require the student to communicate in a way that is appropriate to the cultural context. Each of the 30 lessons contains…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness
Kozelka, Paul R. – 1980
This handbook is composed of: (1) 20 grammar lessons; (2) an introduction to the handbook and to the Ewe language; (3) an appendix presenting the most important differences between Ewe and Mina, the lingua franca in the capital and in markets, offices, and work-sites throughout Togo; (4) answers to written summary exercises; (5) an Ewe-English…
Descriptors: African Languages, Ewe, Grammar, Learning Activities
Trussel, Stephen – 1979
This handbook is a collection of readings intended to acquaint Peace Corps volunteers with the geography, history, and culture of the Gilbert Islands. Some of the readings are in English, but most are in Kiribati. Four of the Kiribati readings are accompanied by linear translations; the others have English summaries. The concluding parts of the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Geography, History, Postsecondary Education
Huebner, Thom; Horoi, Stephen Rex – 1979
This grammar handbook analyzes the rules of Solomon Islands Pijin and provides exercises on them. It is divided into 24 lessons. The first part of each lesson is a description of some element or function of the language, with examples; the second part is made up of oral and written exercises. The volume concludes with appendices on the personal…
Descriptors: Grammar, Pattern Drills (Language), Postsecondary Education, Second Language Instruction
Dayley, Jon P. – 1979
This handbook provides lessons and exercises for Peace Corps volunteers learning to communicate in Belizean Creole. The 41 lessons emphasize such aspects of Belizean culture as asking for directions, talking about personal feelings, introducing people, visiting, when to use Creole, Creole food, and the economy. Each lesson includes a conversation…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Creoles, Cultural Education
Kozelka, Paul R. – 1980
This handbook, concerning the Ewe language and culture of Togo, presents classroom activities that require the learner to exchange messages in a way that is appropriate to the cultural context. These activities are presented in 30 lessons containing both basic and supplementary material that deal with situations and topics which will be useful to…
Descriptors: African Languages, Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses
Huebner, Thom; Horoi, Stephen Rex – 1979
This handbook of the Pijin language is divided into four parts: (1) survival language skills, (2) situations in which the Peace Corps volunteer is likely to be involved, (3) getting the job done, and (4) information on the culture of the Solomon Islands. It establishes classroom activities that require the students to exchange messages in a way…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education
Kozelka, Paul R., Comp.; Agbovi, Yao Ete, Comp. – 1980
A book of language and cultural material for teachers and students of Ewe presents vocabulary lists and samples of Ewe language in various contexts, including letters, essays, and newspaper articles. Although not presented in lesson format, the material can be adapted by teachers or used by students for independent study. It is divided into two…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Languages, Agriculture
Trussel, Stephen – 1979
This Kiribati communication and culture handbook presents 40 situations in which the volunteer is likely to be involved in the Gilbert Islands, and establishes classroom activities that require the students to exchange messages in a way that is appropriate to the cultural context. Most of the lessons are divided into "basic material" and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, Cultural Education