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Download full textEaton, Winifred K. – 1969
This study surveyed the Asian/African courses offered at junior colleges in New York State. Literature cited emphasized the need for such courses at the junior college level to acquaint students with, and help them develop an appreciation for, the culture and people of foreign countries. Questionnaires were sent to the president or dean of the 65…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Culture, International Education, International Programs
Peer reviewedRossmann, Edward – French Review, 1976
Lists and describes several U.S. Government documents relating to France and French civilization. Their pedagogical value is also discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Education, Economics Education
GUMPERZ, ELLEN M. – 1966
THE 20TH-CENTURY MATURATION OF FOREIGN AREA STUDY CURRICULUMS IN U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WAS DESCRIBED. THE DESCRIPTION ACCOUNTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO RELATED FACETS OF AREA STUDIES--GENERAL EDUCATION AND APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. GENERAL AREA STUDY WOULD USUALLY CONSIST OF COURSES IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES OF THE HUMANITIES AND…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Programs, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1972
The report of House committee hearing on legislation to amend and extend the International Education Act of 1966 presents testimony by various students, professors, administrators, and specialists directly concerned with Asian Studies. Prepared statements and supplemental materials are also presented. The legislation proposed would provide for the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Committees, Educational Legislation
Jamieson, Alfred – 1971
This selective annotated bibliography is designed to provide reference materials on Latin America that are useful at the secondary level. The guide includes materials on traditionally ignored areas of study, and reflects, as much as possible, an awareness of the problem of relevance and reality in Latin America, in social studies education, and in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
Wood, Robert W.; And Others – 1992
This activities unit for teaching about Japan is designed for use with elementary students. The activities reflect the growing importance of Japan in today's world, and the belief that the social studies curriculum should reflect principles of global education. The unit is intended to explore seven major goals included in the social studies…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Heinz, Elgin, Comp. – 1988
This document is a compilation of 30 lesson plans for teaching about Japan in elementary grades. Produced by "Japan Alumni," North American classroom teachers who became acquainted with Japanese society through a program of travel/study fellowships, the lessons are divided into the following categories: motivational activities, land and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Association of American Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1980
The principal essay, by James E. Harf, describes the state of the art and prescriptions for the future in undergraduate international studies. It points out that undergraduates at some prestigious research-oriented universities and at small, prestigious liberal arts colleges have exposure to international education, but that at the overwhelming…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Case Studies, Cross Cultural Studies
Farrell, Robert V., Comp.; Hohenstein, John F., Comp. – 1969
This bibliography, intended for use as a selection tool for social studies programs and libraries in order to supply secondary students and teachers with recent Latin American books, contains 171 annotated bibliographic citations prepared by the center for Inter-American Relations after examination of more than 1200 books for comprehensiveness,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries
Rivera, Paul R. – 1970
Described is a media exercise which involved social studies curriculum specialists department chairmen, and classroom teachers in the Baltimore County Public Schools. The exercise was designed and utilized as a model of the content and processes that should be involved in developing an international perspective in social studies programs. The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Citizenship, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Design
Department of State, Washington, DC. – 1968
As a service to the academic community and to government agencies sponsoring research, the Office of External Research of the Department of State has published several directories of centers engaged in international studies. This volume focuses on United States university-affiliated centers which have as their main purpose social science research…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Directories, Facilities, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSunal, Cynthia Szymanski; And Others – Social Education, 1994
Provides an overview of the decade-long civil war in El Salvador and discusses its historical and cultural roots. Presents 14 letters, 2 poems, and 3 drawings by fourth-grade students in El Salvador that relate to the impact of war on their lives. Provides suggestions for using these letters in social studies classes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Needs, Educational Strategies
Embree, Ainslie T., Comp.; And Others – 1966
Three hundred and sixteen books dating from 1915 to 1966 with the majority published in the 1950s and 1960s are listed in this annotated bibliography. The purpose of the guide is to identify basic books on Asia which are especially useful for teachers, mature students, and adults who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of Asian…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Graham, Robert H. – 1971
This bibliography, compiled primarily for instructors and students of comparative and international education courses at the university level, is organized by topic and geographic area. Topics covered include: (1) general materials in the field of comparative and international education, including references and sources of data; (2) standard texts…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Asian History, Bibliographies
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
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