A video-based format was used during a graduate seminar course designed to educate students on the nature of catalysis, to help transfer information among students working on similar problems, and to improve communication skills. The mechanics of and student reaction to this seminar course are discussed. (JN)

Article described a course designed to bring Europeans into closer contact with one another thereby developing greater understanding and sympathy with neighboring countries. (RK)

A topical approach in astronomy provides greater coherence and meaning for the information presented than does a survey approach. Topics are presented and evaluated in relation to the goals of an astronomy course. (DF)

Described is an elective course in Creative Thinking in the Maple Heights, Ohio, school system. (MB)

Discusses objectives for college-level advanced history courses: to convey a general sense of history of the area studied, create a basis for the enjoyment of history as an intellectual pastime, and give the student a humanistic perspective on the processes of historical thinking. Provides description of history of modern China course. (Author/KC)

Describes college-level film courses which lend themselves to a variety of political science subjects: American politics through Hollywood film; the police; 1984 and beyond; citizens, mobs, and vigilantes. Courses not only provide information but also involve students in analysis and creativity. (KC)

Argues that technical communicators must be prepared to communicate via multiple media, including video. Describes a technical scriptwriting course that develops skills useful in several media. Discusses pedagogical strategies, three major assignments, reading assignments, client assignments, production diary assignment, and new technology. (SR)

A description is provided of "Uncomplicated Grief and Bereavement," a course designed to provide the graduate nursing student with the assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills required to facilitate a normal bereavement outcome among persons experiencing the loss of a significant other. The course description first…

A description is provided of "Theories for Extended Pediatric Nursing Practice," a required course for pediatric and family nurse practitioner students in a California state university program. The course description presents information on the curricular placement of the course, prerequisites, in-class time allotments, and the focus of the course…

An outline for an intermediate typing course with an emphasis on developing proficiency in typing letters, reports, and manuscripts is presented. Fifty lessons are organized into levels three and four. (Levels one and two comprise the Typing I course.) General course objectives and student performance objectives are given. Level three (lessons…

A set of behavioral objectives for an introductory sociology course is suggested, stressing the "sociological perspective", methodological understandings, the ability to deal critically with sociological materials, and selected content areas. (Author/DE)

At a time when few copywriting jobs are available for new graduates, enrollments in advertising are exploding. An advertising educator set out to change students' perceptions that in advertising only copywriting requires imagination by developing a course called "Advertising and Innovation" which was designed to force students to use…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia course surveying basic social science skills and information, including scientific method, map usage, evolution, native peoples, social groups, and U.S. Government. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose for the course indicates that it is designed to provide…

This guide contains descriptions and objectives for courses in newspaper writing, advanced newspaper writing, and yearbook journalism for high school students. The course objectives stress the importance of concise writing, accurate reporting, and polishing of special skills such as photography, feature-writing, and editorial writing. The document…