James C Davidheiser
Biographic Data
| ID | 5435210 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James C Davidheiser |
| GIVEN NAMES | James C |
| FAMILY NAME | Davidheiser |
| SIGNATURE | DAVIDHEISER J C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sewanee: The University of the South |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Fairy Tales and Foreign Languages
Fairy tales are certainly not new to foreign language instructors, but on occasion they have been considered either exoteric or unworthy of class time. Yet today there is a resurgence of interest in fairy tales and a rebirth of their use in the arts, which may serve foreign language instructors. This article presents historical background to inform instructors of the origin and development of European fairy tales, while also providing them with n…
Grammar Groups In the Student‐Centered Classroom
Experience has shown many second‐language teachers that, although students learn some grammar at the elementary level, they need an intensive review at the intermediate level and still seem to make numerous grammatical errors in advanced courses. This paper briefly reviews the way grammar has been taught in the last 30 years and explores a successful student‐centered method of grammar instruction in second‐language classes that can aid retention.…
Intermediate Conversation and Composition Courses
Successful conversation and composition courses entail a large amount of preparation and coordination. Three examples of courses that work well as a result of these efforts are outlined in this article, which is a report of a well‐received presentation at ACTFL 1993. Included are courses in German, French, and Spanish. Goals are described and common characteristics of each course are delineated. Student activities and assessment methods are highl…
Fairy Tales and Foreign Languages
Fairy tales are certainly not new to foreign language instructors, but on occasion they have been considered either exoteric or unworthy of class time. Yet today there is a resurgence of interest in fairy tales and a rebirth of their use in the arts, which may serve foreign language instructors. This article presents historical background to inform instructors of the origin and development of European fairy tales, while also providing them with n…
Intermediate Conversation and Composition Courses
Successful conversation and composition courses entail a large amount of preparation and coordination. Three examples of courses that work well as a result of these efforts are outlined in this article, which is a report of a well‐received presentation at ACTFL 1993. Included are courses in German, French, and Spanish. Goals are described and common characteristics of each course are delineated. Student activities and assessment methods are highl…
Intermediate Conversation and Composition Courses
Successful conversation and composition courses entail a large amount of preparation and coordination. Three examples of courses that work well as a result of these efforts are outlined in this article, which is a report of a well‐received presentation at ACTFL 1993. Included are courses in German, French, and Spanish. Goals are described and common characteristics of each course are delineated. Student activities and assessment methods are highl…
Grammar Groups In the Student‐Centered Classroom
Experience has shown many second‐language teachers that, although students learn some grammar at the elementary level, they need an intensive review at the intermediate level and still seem to make numerous grammatical errors in advanced courses. This paper briefly reviews the way grammar has been taught in the last 30 years and explores a successful student‐centered method of grammar instruction in second‐language classes that can aid retention.…
Fairy Tales and Foreign Languages
Fairy tales are certainly not new to foreign language instructors, but on occasion they have been considered either exoteric or unworthy of class time. Yet today there is a resurgence of interest in fairy tales and a rebirth of their use in the arts, which may serve foreign language instructors. This article presents historical background to inform instructors of the origin and development of European fairy tales, while also providing them with n…
Linguistics (3 works) · Class (philosophy (2 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Art (1 works) · Artificial Intelligence (1 works) · Artificial Intelligence (1 works)