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Kita, Caroline A.; Eley, Michelle R. – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2019
This article examines how the radio drama, or "Hörspiel", might be successfully implemented in the German classroom to train students' ability to listen for context. "Hörspiele" can help students reduce their dependency on visual stimuli, develop critical and discerning listening skills, and acquire familiarity with a…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Radio, Programming (Broadcast), Second Language Learning
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Shaffer, Christopher; Vardaman, Lisa; Miller, Donna – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2010
This paper seeks to discover international students' perceptions of academic libraries. Specifically, Troy University's library in the southeast corner of Alabama was studied. This university was chosen because of the researchers' familiarity with it. Troy University was also chosen because of its diverse student population. By discovering the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Students, Student Needs, Student Attitudes
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Nagel, Paul – Social Education, 2008
As people head further into the 21st Century, they are living in a constantly changing and interdependent world. As such, students need a global awareness that includes familiarity with different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles in order to understand and address global issues. Geography can help students understand these issues. In this article,…
Descriptors: Global Education, Geography, Familiarity, Cultural Awareness
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Foster, Brian L. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2006
The transition from faculty to administration is a cultural as well as organizational shift.
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Administration, Administrator Role, Administrator Characteristics