Documents the history of the development of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Reports that the International Schools Association (ISA) created the International Schools Examination Syndicate (ISES), which produced the first draft profile of an IB diploma program in 1964. Offers a brief biography of Desmond Cole-Baker, who was…

FOR A REPORT ON GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH, THE ASSOCIATION OF DEPARTMENTS OF ENGLISH AND THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER AT THE MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION OBTAINED INFORMATION FROM CHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENTS OFFERING GRADUATE WORK IN ENGLISH. SOME OF THE BASIC DATA ASSEMBLED FOR THE FULL REPORT (AVAILABLE AS TE 500 075) ARE THE FIVE…

Among many problems of graduate education in the US, one of the most pressing is the question of whether there should be composite or separate faculties for the graduate and undergraduate programs. Widespread use of graduate assistants has caused equal concern although there is little doubt that their participation in all aspects of research and…

Many patterns are being suggested for modifying the higher education system in such a way that it will serve students not now being served or not adequately served. One approach to this issue is the "real student approach" which requires a careful examination of 2 factors and their interaction: (1) the presence of an identifiable group…

Speech delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL), December 26, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. ADFL is an affiliate of the Modern Language Association of America. (DS)

A global survey was conducted to: (1) determine what universities have ocean engineering curricula; (2) obtain information on the nature of these curricula; and (3) determine the similarity of curricula by noting the frequence of occurrence of specific courses or subjects. Results indicate that at least 97 academic institutions in 19 countries…

The paper reports on resolutions made at the 1975 summer seminar of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL). The traditional competencies required for teaching at the undergraduate level are reviewed, along with innovations suggested at the seminar. Doctoral programs are also re-examined and changes recommended. (CLK)

DURING 1966-67, THE MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE DANFORTH FOUNDATION, SPONSORED AN EXTENSIVE STUDY OF THE PH.D. IN ENGLISH IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES. DON CAMERON ALLEN, THE DIRECTOR, WORKING WITH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, USED QUESTIONNAIRES, VISITS, AND CONFERENCES AS BASES FOR A FULL-LENGTH REPORT WHICH INCLUDES THE…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of Graduate Study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

Examines recent regulations regarding doctoral dissertations in scientific research in the Soviet Union. The regulations state that a candidate's dissertation must provide a new solution to a significant scientific problem. Dissertations will be evaluated by specialized councils. (Author/DB)

This glossary clarifies the meaning of titles, qualifications, and examinations relating to education systems in the following European countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Bulgaria, the Czech…

George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a doctoral program that concentrates on teaching in the community college. Many higher education programs in the country include community college education courses, but the focus of these programs is educational leadership and administrative responsibilities. The National Center for…