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Download full textBoros-Kazai, Andrew – 1981
This booklet is a guide to buildings and other sites which have played a significant role in the history of the Hungarian community in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). A brief summary of the significance or present use is provided for: (1) the Hungarian Nationality room at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning; (2) special collections of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Churches, Cultural Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services. – 1981
This bibliography cites books at all levels relevant to Hawaiian studies. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in all aspects of Hawaiian studies as the people of Hawaii seek to learn more about their state, its history and development, its unique culture, and the varied ethnic groups that contribute to Hawaii's rich diversity. It is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Area Studies, Books, Cultural Education
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. – 1975
These instructional materials for upper elementary and secondary school students provide information about Greek Americans, and focus upon the accomplishments, problems, and life styles of this group. Each of the eighteen topics addressed are organized into units which include a section for teachers and one for students. The teachers' section…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
Mielke, David N., Ed. – 1978
The collection of 31 articles about Appalachian history, culture, customs, and education by people from a variety of backgrounds is intended to facilitate understanding of the special needs of Appalachian students by teachers and school administrators. Designed to address the problems faced in 16 specific counties in Tennessee, Virginia, and North…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Area Studies, Attitudes, Blacks
Finer, Neal – 1979
The document presents a content outline of Mexican and Mexican American culture in seven units. It is adaptable for use at elementary, secondary, and college levels in bilingual and multicultural-oriented classes. Two charts introduce the units: (1) a reverse time line of Mexican culture from 1979 back to 1000 B.C.; and (2) a cause-effect chart…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences
Phuntsog, Nawang – 1994
This paper traces the development of modern secular Tibetan education from the time of exile in India in the 1960's when the Communist Chinese occupied the country. A brief overview of the monastic education is presented as a way to provide a context to the importance of integrating Tibetan culture in the school curriculum. The rationale for a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
Rhoades, Roxanne – 1995
This guide offers a closer look at Paraguay as a landlocked republic in the heart of South America. The activities emphasize the interaction between the people and their land and pertain to three academic levels. Activities for grades 3-5 include: (1) "Packing for Paraguay"; (2) "Where in the World Are We Going and How in the World…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Crum, Martha J., Ed. – 1981
Designed to assist elementary and secondary educators in improving international and global education, this catalog cites 182 organizations and agencies providing international education curriculum materials, teacher training, and consultation. Arranged alphabetically, each entry includes the organization's address, phone, contact person, focus,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Amundson, Kristen J. – 1996
This guide offers a closer look at the newly-independent nation of Kyrgyzstan. The teaching materials focus on the history and culture of the nation, emphasize the influence of physical geography on culture, and explore the diversity found in this small country. Each lesson includes the geography standards linked to the activity, objectives,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Hall, Susan J. – 1977
Many American educational materials present biased or inaccurate views of Africa. Although these problems are found in a range of media, this study examines printed matter only. A representative sampling of materials indicates that four approaches are generally used in a study of Africa: geographical, historical, cultural, and case study. An…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Literature, Area Studies
