The Impact of Linguistics on Language Teaching : Past, Present and Future / Robert L. Politzer.

In this article the influence of linguistic science on language teaching is traced from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. The earlier concepts of universal logical grammar, formal discipline, and transfer of training are explained. Linguistic development is charted through behaviorism...

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Main Author: Politzer, Robert L.
Corporate Author: National Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1964.
Subjects:
Applied Linguistics.
Attitude Change.
Audiolingual Methods.
Comparative Analysis.
Educational Attitudes.
Educational Change.
Educational Trends.
Grammar Translation Method.
Instructional Innovation.
Language Instruction.
Linguistic Theory.
Linguistics.
Modern Language Curriculum.
Program Development.
Programed Instruction.
Psycholinguistics.
Sociolinguistics.
Teaching Methods.
Transformational Generative Grammar.
Physical Description:6 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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In this article the influence of linguistic science on language teaching is traced from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. The earlier concepts of universal logical grammar, formal discipline, and transfer of training are explained. Linguistic development is charted through behaviorism and formal analysis to the combination of mimicry-memorization and pattern practice now in vogue. Cited as recent trends are programed instruction and transformational grammar. Also stressed is the role played by contemporary educational theory and national attitudes in language teaching styles. (AF)
Note:ERIC Note: Speech given before State Foreign Language Conference, Gearhart, Oregon, November 16, 1963.
Microform.
Call Number:ED029524 Microfiche
Cite As:
The Modern Language Journal, v48 n3 March 1964. ericd
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.