March 14, 2008

MLA Report on Foreign-Language Education Continues to Provoke Debate

By PAULA WASLEY

Nearly one year after its release, a report on foreign language and higher education issued by an ad hoc committee of the Modern Language Association is still provoking discussion about reforms in the teaching of foreign languages and the role of the association in any revamp.

That debate continued at a panel held last week at George Washington University, which brought together several prominent leaders, including Rosemary G. Feal, executive director of the association.

The

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.