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Goldberg, Erin; Noels, Kimberly A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2006
This study investigates the motivation for learning French, the ethnic identities, and the decision to pursue post-secondary education in French of anglophone graduates of intensive French language programs in high school. Sixty-two graduates of either French immersion, Advanced Placement French, or the International Baccalaureate French program…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Learning Motivation, Advanced Placement, Ethnicity
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Cardy, Michael – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
A discussion of university-level FL instruction in Canada. (RM)
Descriptors: College Language Programs, French, Higher Education, Italian
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Hebert, Raymond – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
An examination of progress in French education since the passage of Law 113 in 1970 recognizing French and English in public education. Topics discussed are: statistics on the French-speaking population; attitudes of the people; social and political factors; French schools and immersion programs; and program development. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Green, Duncan – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Five developments in language teaching in Canada which are likely to occur in the next few years are the provision of: more language offerings; language instruction at an earlier age; French as the core program; additional support for third language maintenance programs; and continued priority to English as second language programs. (SW)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), French
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Roy, Robert R. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
The best use to be made of French-Canadian culture in Canada is to start by building into language programs examples of the culture that are nearby. Examples are cited of French culture which can be studied and several references are provided. (SW)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Culture Contact
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Howlett, F. G. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
The best instructional materials are found in the "real world" and are adapted for students. Valuable aids are the newspaper, advertisements, cartoons, tapes of French radio and television broadcasts, and the VIPS service in Ontario. A worksheet that will facilitate the use of radio and television broadcasts is included. (SW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, French
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Parker, Douglas H.; Belanger, Charles H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
An examination of "de facto" and "de jure" bilingualism in Canadian universities looks at the phenomenon of French immersion programs, discusses the steps universities can take to prepare for bilingual college students, and uses the case of Franco-Ontarians to demonstrate the importance of developing individual rather than…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Case Studies, College Administration, College Environment
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Cornaire, Claudette Marie – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
Two studies performed in secondary schools and at the University of Ottawa investigated the usefulness of Georges Henry's 1975 short readability formula, designed specifically for French, for evaluating instructional texts. (MSE)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education, Readability Formulas
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Duhamel, Ronald J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Secondary school French immersion programs in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are outlined, and some causes of student attrition are discussed. Institutional, societal, and individual variables are related to the situation; suggestions on provisions for immersion students' special French language needs on the postsecondary level are offered. (AMH)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Articulation (Education), College Second Language Programs, Foreign Countries
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Shapson, Stan – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Outlines ways for postsecondary institutions to adapt entry requirements and develop new courses to meet the needs of two target groups with different language learning needs: functionally bilingual secondary immersion graduates and graduates of secondary foreign language programs who show interest in increasing proficiency in French. (MSE)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Bilingual Education, College Second Language Programs, Educational Change
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Carey, Stephen – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The increase in immersion program enrollments shows a need for French-instructed postsecondary programs, especially in education and the social sciences. The expansion of quality postsecondary programs will reduce the decline in secondary immersion enrollment. Current world economic and political realignment will also increase the demand for…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Needs, Enrollment Trends, Foreign Countries
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Klinck, Patricia A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
A core of courses is proposed for the training of French teachers and for the development of postgraduate studies in bilingual education: the nature of language, theories of language acquisition, and effective teaching methods. Collaborative research involving practitioners, researchers, and students will be increasingly important.(MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Needs, French, Graduate Study
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Weinrib, Alice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1983
An annotated bibliography lists and indexes 52 recent publications on English and French second language instruction for all levels. Both professional publications and curriculum materials are included. Items are indexed by language, type, and publisher. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
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Stern, H. H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
As part of a quiet revolution, language immersion has been important in establishing confidence in the creation of bilingualism through education. The momentum of this movement can be maintained through improvements in French immersion, core French, emphasis on minority and foreign languages, and a new approach to university language curriculum.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Educational Change, Educational Trends
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Surridge, Marie – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
If Anglophone students are to read French at an adult level, they must not only acquire a selected small vocabulary but also be trained to interpret words creatively within a context in order to use their vocabulary. Instruction should include exercises to foster this creativity. (MSE)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Context Clues, Decoding (Reading), Foreign Countries