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Peer reviewedJaimes, M. Annette – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1987
Describes the dilemma facing American Indian Studies, a discipline evaluated (and constrained) by mainstream academics according to Eurocentric conceptual "standards." Suggests that American Indian studies could become a valid, autonomous discipline by placing its subject matter in a global context of indigenous experience. Contains 27 references.…
Descriptors: American Indian Studies, Cultural Context, Culture Conflict, Ethnocentrism
Peer reviewedBelanger, Charles H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1995
Examines the cultural effects of globalization, a trend that threatens the eradication of some cultures and gives rise to skewed ethnic consciousness and narrow linguistic protectionism. National governments must promote pluralism. Learning a specialty language advances this cause and can provide a lively experience if the teacher adopts flexible…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach
Download full textChicago Consortium for Inter-Ethnic Curriculum Development, IL. – 1976
This ethnic heritage unit is about Lithuanians in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Lithuania, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Lithuania, principal dates in Lithuanian history, Lithuanian historical figures, bibliography about Lithuanians, and a list of Lithuanian organizations in the United States. The…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Cultural Activities, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Traits
Chicago Consortium for Inter-Ethnic Curriculum Development, IL. – 1976
This ethnic heritage unit is about Ukrainians in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Ukraine, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Ukraine, principal dates in Ukrainian history, ten outstanding figures in modern Ukrainian history, milestones of Ukrainian communities in the United States, bibliography about…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Cultural Activities, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Traits
Chicago Consortium for Inter-Ethnic Curriculum Development, IL. – 1976
Part of the Ethnic Heritage in America curriculum materials, this unit is about Greeks in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Greece, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Greece, historical chronological outline, list of Greeks in U.S. history, bibliography about Greeks, Greek publications in the United…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Cultural Activities, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Traits
Chicago Consortium for Inter-Ethnic Curriculum Development, IL. – 1976
This ethnic heritage unit is about Jews in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Israel, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Israel, a bibliography about Jews, and a list of Jewish organizations in the United States. The second section discusses early Jewish settlement in North America, Jewish contributions to…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Cultural Activities, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Traits
