The Six Year Program of French as a Solution to the Problem of the Better Attainment of Objectives - Softcover
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This book examines the teaching of French in American secondary schools. It questions whether current ideas and practices are effectively helping students achieve genuine proficiency in the language, gathering data from questionnaires, surveys, and teacher interviews. The author provides a nuanced account of the subject's historical evolution, describing an American education system that has largely prioritized the teaching of Latin but now increasingly emphasizes modern languages. They engage with the work of notable figures in the field, including Algernon Coleman and Calvin O. Davis, to explore the ever-changing objectives of foreign language instruction, which have expanded from a focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening to include the development of cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, this book offers a thoughtful analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary French instruction in the United States, calling for educators to reconsider the prevalent two- or three-year introductory model in favor of a more immersive and extended six-year program. The author argues that only through such a comprehensive approach can we truly equip our students with the linguistic and cultural fluency necessary to navigate an interconnected world.
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