Byrnes, H. (2001). Articulating foreign language programs: The need for new, curricular bases . In Lally, C. G. (Ed.), Foreign Language Program Articulation: Current Practice and Future Prospects . (pp. 157-180). Westport, CT: Bergin & Garvey. This chapter would be particularly useful for...
Phillips, J. K. (2007). Foreign language education: Whose definition?. Modern Language Journal , 91(2), (266-268). This article begins with a coherent argument regarding the very different ways that academic educators, government officials, business people and the larger public talk about...
Lafayette, R. (Ed.). (1996). National Standards: A catalyst for reform . Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook Company. This volume examines how the newly formed Standards proposed to influence the various segments of the profession, including national associations and national policy,...
Hedderich, N. (2003). Improving the image by expanding the mission of foreign language teaching in the US. NECTFL Review , 52, (48-51). This article will be of interest to those in higher education seeking to make program changes that will have stronger appeal to students and to...
Colville-Hall, S. & O'Connor, B. (2006). Using big books: A Standards-based instructional approach for foreign language teacher candidates in a PreK-12 program. Foreign Language Annals , 39(3), (487-506). This article is of interest to instructors preparing language teachers as well as...
Knutson, E. M. (2006). Cross-cultural awareness for second/foreign language learners. Canadian Modern Language Review , 62(4), (591-610). This article proposes a reconsideration of curricular objectives at the post-secondary level with respect to the teaching of culture. The author explores...
Sandrock, P. (1997). State Standards: Connecting a national vision to local implementation. ACTFL White Papers ,(Winter), (7-13). This report would be of interest to teachers and administrators of second-language programs at all levels, especially those who are relatively unfamiliar with...
White, A. & Malone, R. (2008). Multiple realities of professional development. NECTFL Review , 61, (152-165). This article will interest middle and high school teachers and teacher trainers. It presents a Maryland school district's professional development plan inspired by the Annenberg...
Rosenbusch, M. H. (2005). The Issue: The No Child Left Behind Act and teaching and learning languages in U.S. schools. Modern Language Journal , 89(2), (250-261). This article will be of interest to those concerned about the effect of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act legislation on foreign...
Knight, S. (2000). Standards-specific speculation: K-12 or K-16?. ADFL Bulletin , 31(2), (69-71). This article would be of particular interest to FL teacher training programs. This article speaks to the lack of integration of the Standards at the post-secondary level. The author then...