Introduction to Foreign Languages and Cultures: A New Course to Stimulate Second Language Learning in the Public Schools.

Autor/in	Watkins, Stephen A.
Institution	Washington Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Pullman.
Titel	Introduction to Foreign Languages and Cultures: A New Course to Stimulate Second Language Learning in the Public Schools.
Quelle	In: WAFLT Forum, 10 (1978) 2, S.16-21 (7 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Career Opportunities; Course Content; Course Descriptions; Cultural Awareness; Cultural Background; Cultural Education; Curriculum Guides; Field Trips; Folk Culture; French; German; Greek; Junior High Schools; Language; Language Instruction; Latin; Middle English; Modern Language Curriculum; Mythology; Old English; Russian; Second Language Learning; Secondary Education; Spanish; Student Motivation; World Literature + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kursprogramm; Kursstrukturplan; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Culture; Education; Kulturelle Bildung; Kulturelle Erziehung; Curriculare Materialien; Exkursion; Französisch; Deutscher; Grieche; Griechisch; Sekundarstufe I; Languages; Sprache; Latein; Mythologie; Altenglisch; Russisch; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Sekundarbereich; Spanisch; Schulische Motivation; Weltliteratur
Abstract	Olympic View Middle School has established a program designed to stimulate interest in foreign languages and cultures. The course is intended as an introduction to foreign language and culture study, and is required for all 7th and 8th grade students. Program 1 of the course is taught during one semester of 7th grade, Program 2 during one semester of 8th grade. Program 1 consists of the following: (1) an introduction to language and the origins of language, with attention to Sumer and Phoenicia; (2) a study of the contributions of Latin and Greek to English; (3) a study of the development of English from Old and Middle English; (4) an introduction to four modern languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian; and (5) special projects and field trips. Program 2 centers on the study of cultures, including mythology of the Greek, Roman, Far Eastern, African, Middle Eastern, Nordic, Celtic, Slavic, East European, Latin American, and North American peoples. Ethnic Literature in the United States is examined, followed by exposure to three languages in situational settings, such as eating, travel, and other leisure activities. Careers in foreign language-related fields are discussed, with cultural activities rounding off the program. This program has resulted in increased desire on the part of students to learn more about foreign languages and cultures. An outline is attached for Programs 1 and 2. (AM)
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