Elementary school students explore the culture of Japan through the medium of art. (CK)

A report based upon the author's research supported by a University of Colorado faculty fellowship. (RD)

A significant experiment in educational cooperation is described: the U.S.-Japan CULCON Joint Project on Education and Mutual Understanding, a pioneering effort directed toward elementary and secondary level curricula. (LBH)

THIS PUBLICATION WAS DEVELOPED AS A RESOURCE UNIT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO USE IN A FIRST-GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM. THE UNIT WAS DEVELOPED AND TESTED AT A SEMINAR HELD IN OCTOBER 1965, AT KENT, OHIO. THE CONTENTS INCLUDE OBJECTIVES, ESSENTIAL GENERALIZATIONS, LEARNING ACTIVITIES, UNIT CONTENT (WHICH PROVIDES THE TEACHER WITH A LIST…

The value of "shibusa," a concept of Japanese aesthetics, is explored for Canadian educators confronted with a "high tech" society. The qualities of shibusa--simplicity, implicitness, modesty, silence, naturalness, roughness, and normalcy--have many implications for the Canadian educator. (SLD)

An anthology of Japanese literature, supplemented with historical, religious, and artistic facts and concepts and accompanied by a teacher's guide, was designed to explore how selected translated literature of non-Western countries might be studied in the high schools to further intercultural understanding. The original selections were revised by…

The general aim of this booklet is to assist those who desire to increase their knowledge and appreciation of Asian cultures and, more specifically, to provide an additional dimension to the Asia Society's Dance Demonstration Program. Dance history, philosophical ideas of religion, accompanying rituals, the relationship of dance to music, and…

This publication provides a general background for appreciation of Asian music and explains some of the specific techniques of the Asian tonal art to those who have some formal knowledge of Western music. In addition to a brief introductory section which identifies basic differences of non-Western music, sections are included on the history,…

The purpose of the East Asian Outreach Program at Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut) is to promote increased understanding of the East Asian countries of China, Japan, and Korea through educational and cultural programs and through the publication of this catalog which presents sources of print and nonprint resource materials for elementary,…

This packet was developed to demonstrate for Illinois educators the integration of fine arts with foreign languages and social studies. The model may be adapted for use by instructors of a variety of language, social studies, and fine arts courses. Following a descriptive overview of the fine arts, the packet includes: (1) "Introductory…

Presents a method for teaching about cultural landscapes in introductory geography classes by comparing Italian Renaissance gardens with Japanese Zen gardens. Discusses the background and attributes of both garden types. Maintains that, by contrasting the two traditions, it is possible to illustrate cultural landscapes. (CFR)