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Taylor, Barry P. – TESOL Quarterly, 1981
The act of essay writing itself can serve to formulate thought and shape ideas. In the English as a Second Language classroom, this translates into an approach which places composition revision in a central position between content and written form. This approach more closely reflects the writing process. (Author/PJM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language), Language Skills, Postsecondary Education

Johns, Ann M. – TESOL Quarterly, 1981
A questionnaire was distributed to faculty members to determine which of the four basic language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) were most essential to nonnative speaker success in university classes. The receptive skills of reading and listening were ranked first. Implications for teaching and curriculum development are given.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Communication, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language)

Judd, Elliot L. – TESOL Quarterly, 1981
Provides information on planning an English as a Second Language curriculum, compatible with existing language policy in various countries. Four categories are discussed: (1) English as a Second Language, (2) English as a Foreign Language, (3) English as an Additional Language, and (4) English as a Language of Wider Communication. (Author/PJM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Language Attitudes