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Cohen, Yaier; Norst, Marlene J. – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1985
Describes a study aimed at determining (1) what languages Australian adults prefer to study; (2) the reasons for the language choice; and (3) what teaching environment they prefer. French, German, and Italian were the most popular language choices, and patience and understanding were the qualities most appreciated in a teacher. (SED)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Interest Research, Language Attitudes, Second Language Instruction
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Richards, David – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1985
Assuming that multilingualism is a precondition for cross-cultural sensitivity, discusses ways to introduce foreign languages into the primary school. These are (1) by integrating the language with other subjects; (2) by teaching it as a discrete subject; and (3) by teaching it in a bilingual program. (SED)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, FLES
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Wiseman, Roger – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1985
Describes a survey of how Italian is taught in South Australian primary classrooms. Teachers in six classrooms were observed and recorded to measure the language used, the amount of time spent speaking Italian and English, the language used by children, and the content of pupils' and teachers' spoken Italian. (SED)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Observation Techniques, Content Analysis, Elementary Education
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Redhead, Noreen – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1985
Relates and compares two successful approaches to the teaching of the Indonesian language and culture at two high schools in Canberra, Australia. Describes the organizational differences between the two schools; the design, structure, method and implementation of the two programs; and the advantages and disadvantages of both. (SED)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Core Curriculum, Cultural Awareness, Elective Courses
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Menadue, John – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1981
Explores the concepts of multiculturalism and multilingualism in Australia against the background of population growth and change, social policies, and regional relationships. Reviews steps taken to date to give these concepts a more positive shape. (EKN)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism, English (Second Language)
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Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1981
Includes three documents arguing in favor of mandatory foreign language study in Australia's core curriculum. These statements are in response to the Curriculum Development Centre's recommendation that foreign languages "not" be mandatory. (EKN)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries
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Bettoni, Camilla – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1981
Examines Australian Italian and some characteristics that distinguish it from standard Italian, and discusses the problem of which to teach in the schools. (EKN)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Dialects, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries