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PDF pending restorationJohnson, William H. E. – 1976
Historical, philosophical, and social perspectives concerning the development of Soviet society are presented. The concepts of orthodoxy, autocracy, and nationalism that were integral to Russian life for nearly one thousand years of history are discussed, and principles of socialism and communism that were inaugurated in November 1917 in…
Descriptors: Communism, Educational History, Government Role, Governmental Structure
Stevenson, Robert L.; And Others – 1987
A study analyzed the content of "Pravda," the major newspaper of the Soviet Communist Party and "Vremya," the main evening news program of Soviet television for changes that could be attributed to Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev's policy of "glasnost" (openness). The "Pravda" sample consisted of 18…
Descriptors: Communism, Content Analysis, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries
Von Frank, April A. – 1979
This study examines Soviet family policies since 1944 concerning family allowances, abortion and contraception, divorce and illegitimacy, child care facilities and maternity benefits, and motherhood awards. The problems of Soviet society which brought about these policies are discussed and their use in encouraging fertility and promoting female…
Descriptors: Abortions, Birth Rate, Child Care, Divorce
Towell, Bonita Rae; Tsuji, Gerry K. – 1990
This report is presented in three parts. Part 1 consists of synopses of the child care situation in 13 countries. For each country, the child care environment, including the philosophy and historical background of child care, appropriate legislation, and types of child care services provided, are discussed. School-age child care programs for…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family Day Care
Peer reviewedCorcoran, Farrel – Critical Studies in Mass Communication, 1986
Examines news coverage of the Soviet attack on KAL 007 (Korean Airlines Flight 007) that establishes and legitimizes Russia's viewpoint. Analyzes the twin processes of selection and structuring giving the text coherence. Notes that such cultural analysis challenges scholars to explore how the synchronization of government and media viewpoints…
Descriptors: Censorship, Coherence, Government Role, Information Dissemination
Download full textMathuna, Liam Mac, Ed.; And Others – 1988
Papers presented at a symposium on Europe's less commonly taught languages include the following: "The Necessity of Dialogue" (Marcel de Greve); "Socio- and Psycholinguistic Interference in Teaching Foreign Languages" (Penka Ilieva-Baltova); "Satellite Television, National Television, and Video in Teaching/Learning Less…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Cultural Traits, Diachronic Linguistics, Dutch
Riddle, Wayne Clifton – 1989
Currently, the Federal Government provides funds to a variety of postsecondary foreign language and international studies education programs authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Elementary and secondary foreign language and international studies programs are authorized under Title II of the Elementary and Secondary…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Budgeting, Degrees (Academic), Elementary Secondary Education
Delaney, Mary Kay; And Others – 1983
Designed to enhance participation in the Close-Up Program's week of study in Washington, D.C. for secondary students, the materials on political processes and issues provided in this student handbook can be useful in secondary level social studies, political science, and current events courses. The booklet is arranged into three sections. Section…
Descriptors: Budgets, Civil Rights, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Role
