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Peer reviewedStephens, Robert W. – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1986
The following elements of music are examined to show differences and similarities between Afro-American and Euro-American musical and cultural traditions: (1) cultural context, (2) time, (3) rhythm, and (4) form. Both traditions address the American experience and a greater understanding of their musical styles is crucial to inter- and…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Activities
Collins, Alfred; Prakash, Desai – 1984
In this examination of East Indian theories about the self, an overview of two Indian concepts of self, "atman" and "ahamkara," is presented. Then, in an effort to uncover common theoretical grounds for understanding India's diverse views of the self, comparisons are made between Western psychoanalytic theories (e.g., the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Hinduism
Peer reviewedDrapela, Victor J. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1981
Describes a course that exposes students to experiential learning process to help them acquire a wider professional perspective, intercultural sensitivity, and skills in the field of comparative analysis. The course's principle objective is to make students self-directive in adjusting to the needs of persons from other cultures. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Training, Counselors
Peer reviewedValverde, Gilbert A.; Schmidt, William H. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1998
The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) compared mathematics and science scores across 41 countries. American students performed well in science and mathematics in the fourth grade but fell behind their international peers by the eighth grade. Concludes that differences are due to unfocused curriculum, a static conception of…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Evaluation
Kakar, Sudhir – 1984
The study of various Indian traditions for the healing of emotional disorders has clarified two issues: the universality of human concerns that underlie emotional illness and the relativity of all psychotherapeutic endeavors, Eastern and Western. It is increasingly evident that Indian patients--whether Hindu, Muslim, or tribal--are engaged in the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context
Taniuchi, Lois – 1984
As the Suzuki method of music instruction has spread from Japan to other countries, its methods have been modified to adapt to the culture of those countries. In this paper the Japanese cultural background, and the principles and methods developed in Japan are discussed and compared with the adaptations made in the United States. The Suzuki method…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Anthropology, Case Studies, Child Development
