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Jones, Bruce William – 1995
This paper, intended as lecture material for university students or as background material for teachers of social studies and world history, assumes that students already have some knowledge about the origins, practices, and beliefs of Islam, but that they have no prior background about Indonesia or its history. The paper describes the diversity…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Cultural Pluralism
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1996
"Tora no Maki" or "Scroll of the Tiger" is a teacher's guide designed to aid in teaching appropriate standards for social studies content and skills, using a contemporary focus on Japan's culture and economy. The 19 lessons are divided into three grade levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Topics of the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Sabin, Francene – Amer Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Activities, Asian History, Cultural Centers
King, Denise E. – 1975
The comprehensive bibliography is a compilation of twentieth century documents about Pakistan prehistory from Paleolithic times to the arrival of the Greeks in approximately 330 B.C., also includes some of the major archaeological studies in adjacent countries which have a bearing on the interpretation and comparative analysis of Pakistan…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Area Studies, Asian History

Bullard, Betty M. – Social Education, 1986
Surveys the existing treatment of Asia in upper elementary and secondary social studies textbooks. Treats improvements needed in such areas as: (1) global issues important to Asia, (2) content and approach, (3) economics and politics, (4) geography and resources, (5) international relations, and (6) treatment of subregions. Provides a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Citizenship Education
Johnson, Jean Elliott; Johnson, Donald James – 1998
During the age of agriculturally based empires, various conquerors from the western Mediterranean to East Asia brought large population areas under their own centralized authority. Gradually many of these conquerors came to realize that, although military might was necessary to gain control over an area, sheer force of arms was not sufficient to…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Area Studies, Asian History, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1998
This book introduces students to the people and the geography of Brunei. The country is filled with a variety of complex ecosystems and tropical rain forests. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The three chapters are entitled: (1) "Introduction to Brunei"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Suthiwan, Titima; Tadmor, Uri – 1997
This book introduces students to the people and country of Thailand. This ancient and historic land is filled with beauty, diversity, and wonder. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The seven chapters are entitled: (1) "The Land"; (2) "The People"; (3)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Rakow, Meg Regina – 1992
This book introduces students to the people and country of Laos. The historic "Land of a Million Elephants" (Lan Xang) is filled with diversity and wonder. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The seven chapters are entitled: (1) "Land and People"; (2)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Van Niel, Eloise Smith; Schelander, Bjorn – 1994
This book provides an overview of Malaysia's history and culture. The book begins with a prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Early Trade and Civilization"; (3) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1996
This book provides an overview of Indonesia's history and culture. The book begins with prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction to the Lands and Peoples of Indonesia"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Shackford, Julie; Aquino, Belinda A., Ed. – 1990
This book provides readings and student lessons about the Philippines. Lessons and activities follow a chronological sequence and provide a good resource for those interested in the Philippines. The materials begin with prehistoric times and continue to the presidency of Corazon Aquino. Each chapter provides background information along with a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1997
"Tora no Maki" or "Scroll of the Tiger" is a teacher's guide designed to aid in teaching appropriate standards for social studies content and skills, using a contemporary focus on Japan's culture and economy. Topics of the 22 lessons include: group culture, school population, economics, geography, the Internet, family values,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Economics, Elementary Secondary Education
Weston, David C. – 1988
This partially annotated bibliography contains selected resource materials about Central Asia/Inner Asia for use with the secondary school social studies curriculum. Part 1 provides a list of eight organizations that specialize in the study of Central Asia, while Part 2 contains a collection of seven reference works. Part 3 offers six English…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Thomas, Graham – 1984
This document discusses a rationale and alternative strategies for teaching about China. Topics include China as: (1) a communist nation; (2) as a developing economic and political power; (3) as a country with a rich historical and traditional culture; and (4) as a powerful contrast to Eurocentrism. Ideas and institutions are suggested as a core…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Chinese Culture, Cross Cultural Studies