Oral Expression

Presented is a discussion of possible reasons for the unsatisfactory performance of Brazilian students in oral self-expression. Various contributory factors are enumerated, eg, the inhibiting tendencies of the mass media, the absence of high cultural level for many families, lack of academic emphasi...

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Published inLetras de hoje Vol. 32; no. June; pp. 29 - 35
Main Authors Carini, Iara Ana, Frigo, Lizete S, Behr, Maria Elizabeth
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published 01.06.1978
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Summary:Presented is a discussion of possible reasons for the unsatisfactory performance of Brazilian students in oral self-expression. Various contributory factors are enumerated, eg, the inhibiting tendencies of the mass media, the absence of high cultural level for many families, lack of academic emphasis on self-expression, fiscal restraints upon the schools, & the community influence. Suggestions to ameliorate the situation are offered. The teacher's sound knowledge of linguistic theory is most important. M. Meeks
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ISSN:0101-3335