This is an unusually comprehensive overview of the history of foreign language teaching. The author presents problems and issues in Language Teaching Methodology that add an interesting historical perspective. Students of language at any level will want a copy of this book on their shelves. Topics/Content includes:
•Getting the language across
•Making the language a habit
•What is to be taught?
•How is the course ordered?
•The means of transmission
•Where have the ideas come from?
•What has happened to the ideas?