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McFarland, Mary A. – Social Studies, 1982
Discusses how the global approach can be used to teach about Japanese culture in elementary and secondary social studies classes. Students compare and contrast Japanese and American cultures. Methods for helping students to become familiar with aspects of Japanese culture are included. (AM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach

Hantula, James – Social Studies, 1975
A study of Japanese ways of coping with pollution, urbanization, and industrialization offers an opportunity for the social studies student to gain intercultural perspectives on the continuing problems of a modernizing society. Three perspectives on ways of coping are presented to illustrate the concept. (Author/JH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Global Approach

Newman, Arthur J. – Social Studies, 1975
In the cultivation of worldminded attitudes, the social studies teacher cannot assume that student interaction with culturally different art will necessarily enhance empathic cosmopolitan attitudes. Pitfalls to be aware of are cited in this article. (Author/JH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Education, Attitude Change, Cross Cultural Studies

DeCoker, Gary – Social Studies, 1989
Illustrates a way social studies teachers can use translation exercises to teach about a geographic region. Uses translations of haiku poetry for this purpose. Students perceive and translate a haiku differently thus experiencing firsthand a fundamental objective of social studies which is understanding differences in perspectives. (GG)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Van Decar, Patricia – Social Studies, 1988
Presents ideas for teaching elementary school students about Korea by introducing them to the country's folktales, clothing, art, music, and food. Includes a folktale adapted as a play and suggestions for teaching about traditional costumes, folk dances, music, and masks, as well as Korean mealtime and table manners. (GEA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art, Class Activities, Clothing

Van Decar, Patricia – Social Studies, 1988
Presents 12 study guides for teaching secondary school students about Korean history and culture. The study guides deal with ancient legends, history, family, women's roles, traditions, folk customs, economic development, the division of Korea, the Korean War, links with the United States, and comparisons between North and South Korea. (GEA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Cultural Background, Economic Development

Ukpokodu, Nelly – Social Studies, 1996
Presents a thorough and innovative approach to integrating the study of Africa into the social studies curriculum. Profiles a three-part process consisting of preplanning, curriculum planning, and implementation. Utilizes different sources and strategies (literature, global approach, cooperative learning) to create a balanced and accurate…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Area Studies, Consciousness Raising

Osunde, Egerton O.; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Reveals a preponderance of stereotypical beliefs about the African continent among preservice social studies teachers. Many social studies teachers possess little, and often inaccurate information concerning Africa. Includes guidelines for correcting these misconceptions and teaching about Africa from a global perspective. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Area Studies, Consciousness Raising

Czarra, Fred R.; Long, Cathryn J., Eds. – Social Studies, 1983
Describes activities to help students in grades 7-9 learn about American food production and distribution. Students learn about the American diet over the centuries; the production of American Corn; the meaning of the term hunger; and the need for protein. (CS)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Food, Foreign Countries, Global Approach