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Schisgall, Jane; Farmer, Rod – Social Studies, 1984
Learning activities will help secondary students become aware of Korea as a separate entity in Asia, see Korea as a developing area of the modern world, and gain an appreciation for Korean traditions. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Korean Culture

Long, James – Social Studies, 1982
Discusses ways of eliminating cultural, geographical, historical, and ideological misconceptions about the Soviet Union in secondary social studies classes. The author outlines four topics of study about the U.S.S.R. which he has found of interest to his students. (AM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Geography Instruction, History Instruction

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

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

Eisemon, Thomas – Social Studies, 1972
Anthropology and Sociology are the core disciplines in a unit using cumulative concept teaching approach. (SE)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Concept Teaching, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Guides

Van Decar, Patricia – Social Studies, 1988
Presents 12 study guides for teaching secondary school students about Korean history and culture. The study guides deal with ancient legends, history, family, women's roles, traditions, folk customs, economic development, the division of Korea, the Korean War, links with the United States, and comparisons between North and South Korea. (GEA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Cultural Background, Economic Development

Yee, Sze-Onn – Social Studies, 1996
Presents a fascinating combination of learning activities and instructional materials investigating urban ethnic enclaves in developing countries. Briefly profiles Chinatown, Little India, and the Arab Quarter, ethnic enclaves in Singapore. Activities and discussion questions incorporate geographic, economic, and historical information. (MJP)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Background, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Contact