A Panchronic Viewpoint in Advanced French Classes

A Panchronic Viewpoint in Advanced French Classes

In advanced language classes, a panchronic approach drawing on and integrating traditional synchronic (descriptive) and diachronic (historical) viewpoints is recommended. This approach helps provide both contemporary and historical linguistic facts, gives perspective to all aspects of the language,...

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Published in:Canadian Modern Language Review Vol. 40; no. 3; p. 386
Main Author: Harvey, Carol J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1984
Subjects:
Advanced Courses
Classroom Techniques
Descriptive Linguistics
Diachronic Linguistics
French
Idioms
Second Language Instruction
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Summary:In advanced language classes, a panchronic approach drawing on and integrating traditional synchronic (descriptive) and diachronic (historical) viewpoints is recommended. This approach helps provide both contemporary and historical linguistic facts, gives perspective to all aspects of the language, and assures the development of educated and knowledgeable language students. (MSE)