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The current article deals with the feedback issue in the study of foreign languages, both from the perspective of traditional learning, as well as from the perspective of computer assisted learning. The possibilities and limits, advantages and disadvantages of each case are presented and compared, and the new demands and opportunities on the educational - and job market are being mentioned.
The current article presents the various functions which are allotted to the foreign language learning in the broader context of the globalization, not only regarding the economical international exchanges, but also from the perspective of the development of personality and of the capacity of understanding different cultures and mentalities – which can play an essential role in the good understanding and peaceful living among the people. Based on these considerations, suggestions are made, regarding the necessity of a reevaluation of the place which the foreign languages teaching is recognized in the curriculum of the various branches of study.
In his tale „Der Wortmann“, the Transylvanian-German author Traugott Teutsch tells the story of Peter Emerich, an influent man in his community, who is keen on getting rich and climbing up the social ladder, while preserving the image of an honest person. The article follows through different stages the evolution of his mindset up to the point where he repents of his past actions, tries to make amends for some of his mistakes and decides to lead an unselfish life of faithful service to the community. Guilt, repentance and redemption are some of the main topics followed in this article, which constituted also some of the founding stones of the Transylvanian-German collective mentality.