Descriptor
Source
Social Studies | 8 |
Author
Robinson, Alastair | 2 |
Bartvedt, Alf | 1 |
Fitz-Gibbon, Frank | 1 |
Gullberg-Hansen, Neils | 1 |
Krause, Horst | 1 |
Weisenberg, L. A. | 1 |
Wright, David | 1 |
Publication Type
Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 7 |
Journal Articles | 7 |
Opinion Papers | 7 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
United States | 2 |
Denmark | 1 |
Norway | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
United Kingdom (England) | 1 |
United Kingdom (Scotland) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Krause, Horst – Social Studies, 1986
Presents sample learning objectives, tasks for students, and reading materials for studying about immigration to the United States. Raises the ethical question of restricting immigration to the United States and addresses the guest worker problem in Western Europe. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, High Schools, Intercultural Communication

Wright, David – Social Studies, 1986
Suggests six activities for teaching United Kingdom students about the United States and vice versa. Ideas include word associations, map and globe work to discover climate and habitation patterns, exchange of student projects, and relevant textbook passages. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Enrichment, Intercultural Communication

Gullberg-Hansen, Neils – Social Studies, 1986
Presents a course in United States history (from Independence to the Civil War) as it is taught in a typical Danish senior high school. Criticizes typical U. S. textbooks which might be used for this course and provides in the course outline alternative material which is used. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, High Schools, Intercultural Communication

Fitz-Gibbon, Frank – Social Studies, 1986
Rather than survey United States history broadly, this course outline emphasizes U. S. historical events which illustrate commonly held American values. Provides a listing concepts, instructional goals, teaching strategies and content which comprise the course. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Enrichment, Intercultural Communication

Weisenberg, L. A. – Social Studies, 1972
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness

Robinson, Alastair – Social Studies, 1986
A Scottish educator observes that "most of Europe" is taught in U. S. high schools as a "living museum," neglecting contemporary life and developments. Provides an outline of content, emphasizing human geography, which is suggested for the study of contemporary Scotland by U. S. high school students. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, European History, High Schools

Bartvedt, Alf – Social Studies, 1986
English is the subject in which it is most appropriate in Norwegian secondary schools to provide a general introduction to life in the United States. The American studies content of courses taught to students taking one to four years of English is presented. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, English (Second Language), High Schools

Robinson, Alastair – Social Studies, 1986
Identifies five major aims for teaching about the United States in European secondary schools. Presents the content of eight themes for achieving these aims: (1) stereotypes; (2) location; (3) environmental diversity; (4) human response; (5) the peopling of the United States; (6) the U. S. political system; (7) the United States as a global power;…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, High Schools, History Instruction