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Sivyer, Linda – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
A description of materials developed to supplement an activity-based French program for grade eight. (PMP)
Descriptors: French, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Language Instruction
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Cziko, Gary A.; Lambert, Wallace E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This article reports on a pilot study undertaken to determine the effect that a new student exchange program would have on student attitudes and student motivation in second language learning. (CLK)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, English, French, Language Instruction
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Gagnon, Marc – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This article describes two studies undertaken in Quebec to determine the attitudes of French-speaking adolescents towards English culture. The studies are based on fundamental notions concerning the role of motivation and attitudes in second language learning. (Text is in French.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, English, French, Language Instruction
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Clement, R.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A third study on variables differentiating persisters from dropouts from French study was conducted to determine whether motivation mediates the influence of attitude on persistence. Learning motivation was found to be the most important determinant of persistence in second-language study. Study variables and the previous research are discussed.…
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, French, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
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Stoate, Courtney – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Effective instructional resources for language study include tapes of French-language news broadcasts, plays, poetry, newspaper extracts, slides, and community-directed conversations. Ways in which these resources may be used in the classroom include reading for comprehension, writing, discussion, and basic skill practice such as dictation and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Techniques, Educational Media, French
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Lister, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A description of the method, materials, objectives, procedure and evaluation of a university course (also suitable for advanced secondary school students) for which the sole text was recorded news broadcasts. The students' skills in understanding normal spoken French and their appreciation for French people increased significantly. (AMH)
Descriptors: Auditory Training, French, Higher Education, Language Instruction
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Mollica, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A large number of exercises based on film advertisements, which are reproduced in the article, and suggestions for using them. The exercises include reading comprehension, vocabulary, translation and reinforcement activities. Examples are given in English, French and Italian. Suggestions for introducing students to cultural differences are also…
Descriptors: French, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Italian
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Shapson, Stan; Kaufman, David – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A presentation of a study and evaluation of a late-immersion French program in British Columbia. Grade Ten students took one semenster in which French was the only language of instruction. Proficiency of these students increased significantly. The findings, along with previous research, suggest that late immersion is a feasible option. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Course Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, French
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Collins, H. S. Frank – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
This article is a brief discussion of some exercises in guided translation and comparative analysis designed not only to increase students' competence in translation and knowledge of French but also to make them more attentive to their English. (CFM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, French, Higher Education, Idioms
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Holmes, Glyn – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
Students of French are now more fluent orally than their counterparts of a few years ago. They are using, however, a more anglicized French. The causes are three: (1) unawareness of the value of words; (2) infrequent use of reference material, specifically the dictionary; (3) lack of adequate knowledge of basic rules. (CFM)
Descriptors: Error Analysis (Language), French, Grammar, Higher Education
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Kieser, W. E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This report examines a five-year pilot French program begun in 1970 with 34 grade eight public school students. The pedagogical approach used was the "conscious-active" method. (DB)
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, French, Language Instruction, Language Instruction
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Gordon, W. Terrence – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A procedure involving dialogue and an oral paraphrase of a text is suggested as a means of developing communication skills. Student errors in communicative exchange compared with their errors in structural and prepared exercises, recurring sources of errors, and utilization of these sources in productive learning situations are discussed. (AMH)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Error Analysis (Language), French
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Mougeon, R.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A detailed analysis of errors in French composition of French-speaking secondary school students in Ontario. A general conclusion is that these students do not possess a mastery of formal written French. It is hoped that the analysis will help teachers of minority Francophones elsewhere. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Error Analysis (Language), French, Higher Education
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Rebuffo, Jacques – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A discussion of the crisis in foreign language methodology and a short evaluation of methods employed at present. The pivotal position of the language teacher in choosing a combination of methods to respond to student needs and the importance of foreign languages in education are discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, French, Language Instruction, Language Programs
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Genesee, F.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A secondary school French immersion program in Montreal is discussed. A research and testing program to evaluate student performance is described. Results show a significant increase in French skills over regular language programs, no decrease in English skills, and no decrease in general academic achievement. (CHK)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, French, Immersion Programs, Intensive Language Courses
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