Resources & Links

U.S. College Search Website - Foreign Language Colleges: http://www.uscollegesearch.org/foreign-language-colleges.html
A resource for high school students, parents, and anyone looking to go back to college. Maintains a database of 9203 4-year Universities, 2-year Colleges, Junior Colleges, Vocational Schools, Job Training Programs, and Technical Certification Programs

TheHighSchoolGraduate.com - a resource for graduating high school students who need help finding education resources, such as information about careers and career training programs; applying to colleges and universities, community colleges, and junior colleges; contacting military recruiters in the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Air National Guard, Army National Guard) and ROTC programs; obtaining scholarships and financial aid; evaluating vocational schools; choosing a degrees or career path; and other issues relating to higher (post-secondary) education.

References

(reprinted with permission from the Center for Applied Linguistics)

"RIFLA (The Rhode Island Foreign Language Association) Project-FLES, 2000."
This executive summary may be ordered from Dr. Norma A. Garnett by e-mail. You may also write to her at: RR 1, Box 840, South China, Maine 04358.
Ms. Garnett also has information on ordering the 135 page published document, "Proposal: Early Language Learning, FLES* Endorsement, Kindergarten through 8th Grade for Rhode Island Public Schools" for $12 each, plus a mailing cost of $3.25/ 1 copy or $4.50/ 2-5 copies.

Curtain, H. & Pesola Dahlberg, C. A. (2000). Planning for Success: Common Pitfalls in the Planning of Early Foreign Language Programs. ERIC Digest, December 2000, EDO-FL-00-11.

Tucker, G. R. & Donato, R. (2001). Implementing a District-Wide Foreign Language Program: A Case Study of Acquisition Planning and Curricular Innovation. ERIC Digest, August 2001, EDO-FL-01-03.

The following references were adapted from the ERIC/CLL Digest "Guidelines for Starting an Elementary School Foreign Language Program" by Marcia H. Rosenbusch.

Curtain, H., & Pesola, C.A. (1994). "Languages and childen: Making the match" (2nd ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.

Heining-Boynton, A. (1990). Using FLES history to plan for the present and future. "Foreign Language Annals, 23," 503-509.

Lipton, G. C. (1992). "Practical handbook for elementary language programs" (2nd ed.). Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook.

Met, M. (1998). Critical Issues in Early Second Language Learning. Glenview, IL: Addison-Wesley.

Met, M. (1985). Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! "Foreign Language Annals, 18," 469-473.

Met, M. (1989). Which foreign language should students learn? "Educational Leadership, 7," 54-58.

Met, M., & Rhodes, N. (1990). Priority: Instruction. Elementary school foreign language instruction: Priorities for the 1990s. "Foreign Language Annals, 23," 433-443.

Phillips, J., & Draper, J. (1994). National standards and assessments: What does it mean for the study of second languages in the schools? In G.K. Crouse (Ed.), "Meeting new challenges in the foreign language classroom" (pp. 1-8). Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook.

Rosenbusch, M. (1991). Elementary school foreign language: The establishment and maintenance of strong programs. "Foreign Language Annals, 24," 297-314.

Rosenbusch, M., Ed. (1992). "Colloquium on Foreign Languages in the Elementary School Curriculum. Proceedings 1991." Munich: Goethe Institut. (Available from AATG, 112 Haddontowne Ct., #112, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034)

Rosenbusch, M. (1995). Language learners in the elementary school: Investing in the future. In R. Donato & R. Terry (Eds.), "Foreign language learning, the journey of a lifetime." Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook.

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(reprinted with permission from the  Center for Applied Linguistics)