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Peer reviewedSimpson, Mark S. – Clearing House, 1986
Describes a program in which students were immersed in Russian culture and history in an effort to help them better understand the text of Turgenev's "Mumu." (FL)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities
Jones, Dianne – 1986
Russian culture is very much influenced by its huge land area, peculiar topography, and harsh climate. To understand Russian culture one must know how Russians perceive nature. This paper discusses how this concept may be conveyed to U.S. middle school students through poetry. Poems about nature can provide students an opportunity to understand…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Curriculum
