In an increasingly multi-territorialized and interdependent world, people are getting more in touch with each other than ever before through many mass media services. This provides the possibility to overcome geographical boarders in order to build new relationships that foster mutual interests in economical and socio-cultural aspects from…

The migration of blacks in North America through slavery became united. The population of blacks passed down a tradition of artist through art to native born citizens. The art tradition involved telling stories to each generation in black families. The black culture elevated by tradition created hope to determine their personal freedom to escape…

Confucianism, not only is the core of Chinese cultural educational thoughts but its influence has been identified in the West by the European scholars. And with the impact of Confucianism civilization, the theological authority in the Dark Ages wavered. The human-based ideas of Confucianism that people are the foundation of the country, the…

The first workers' institute in Finland was founded to awaken and maintain interest in knowledge and education as well as patriotic and national spirit in the minds of citizens in general and the numerous worker population in particular. (Author/GB)

This report studies the phenomenon of intercultural communication workshops as they are appearing in the United States. Emphasis is placed on background information, trends in the conduct and operations of intercultural workshops, assessment of the intercultural communication workshop phenomenon, characteristics of the workshop experience,…

Author discusses cultural liberation and the process of emancipation necessary before masses of people can participate in a genuine cultural democracy. (GB)

Observations from a study which sought to measure both the effect of television viewing on cultural bias and awareness and also the Hawthorne effect upon an experimental group are compiled in this report. (The Hawthorne effect is a measurable improvement normally shown in any group of subjects who know they are taking part in an experiment.)…

The resistence to Black studies is more than the denial of the present relevance of the Afro-American experience; it is also a strategy designed to forestall the modification of a society in the future by suppressing knowledge about the past. (Author/EB)

Describes the cultural arts program at Hawthorne Elementary School, DeKalb County, Georgia. The three year old program is still growing and expanding the art awareness of its participants. (GB)

Paper presented at a symposium held at Florida State University where various approaches to the use of drama in elementary and secondary schools were considered. (Editor/RY)

A SET OF FILM UTILIZATION SHEETS WAS PREPARED FOR PROJECT CUE. TOPICS INCLUDED ART AND THE COMMUNITY, ABSTRACT PAINTING, THE DINOSAUR AGE, THE LIVING ARTS OF JAPAN, SCIENCE, AND A PERSIAN STORY BOOK. EACH SHEET INCLUDED PURPOSES, AREAS OF USE, PROCEDURE FOR VIEWING, FOLLOWUP ACTIVITIES, AND RELATED MATERIALS. (REFER TO ED 003 785 THROUGH ED 003…

The type and extent of the problems facing Mexican-American youth and the educational and psychological manifestations of these problems are examined. The community junior college's role in meeting certain basic needs of youth is analyzed. Included also are a review of relevant literature and a summary of observations and interviews made at a…

Discusses the validity of offering courses concerning foreign civilization in English to non-speakers of foreign languages, in order to motivate students to study foreign languages. (CLK)

Discusses the program called "Sounds of the Desert" that celebrates the Southwest indigenous culture and focuses on understanding music in relation to history and culture. Emphasizes the study of Mariachi music that is being taught alongside band, orchestra, and chorus from the third grade to senior high in many Tucson (Arizona) schools.…