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A New Curriculum for New Purposes
Author(s) -
Rivers Wilga M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
foreign language annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1944-9720
pISSN - 0015-718X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1944-9720.1985.tb01764.x
Subject(s) - foreign language , curriculum , process (computing) , humanism , key (lock) , pedagogy , mathematics education , foreign language teaching , language education , psychology , sociology , computer science , political science , computer security , law , operating system
To prepare for the new surge of interest in foreign languages which is rising across the country, classroom teaching needs to be upgraded. However, with the same old content this will not be sufficient. Five directions foreign language programs can take are outlined with recommendations for classrom teaching: linking foreign languages with international studies; teaching language for career purposes; for intercommunity understanding; for an insight into the process of communication; and, finally, as the key to humanistic experiences. Courses must be designed to attract and retain students, according to the needs of particular school districts. Imagination and willingness to innovate are essential.