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Speaker, Richard B., Jr., Ed.; Kawada, Louise Myers, Ed. – Japan Studies Association Journal, 1998
This journal presents new perspectives and materials on Japan that are engaging, relatively jargon-free, and shaped so that their usefulness in a college classroom is readily apparent. The journal represents an example of the potential for genuine scholarship that lies within interdisciplinary studies. Articles are divided among three thematic…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Comparative Education
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 2002
The curriculum projects in this collection represent the culmination of a Fulbright-Hays summer seminar for educators which took place in China in 2001. The collection contains 16 curriculum projects: "Notes on Giving a Presentation to a Parents Group, School Board or Other Public Audience Regarding Modern China" (David Bilka);…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture

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
Galloway, Louis J. – 1989
As an introduction and explanation of the historical development, major concepts, beliefs, practices, and traditions of Hinduism, this teaching unit provides a course outline for class discussion and activities for reading the classic epic, "The Ramayana." The unit requires 10 class sessions and utilizes slides, historical readings,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Class Activities, Curriculum Design
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 2002
This collection of 15 curriculum projects is the result of a summer seminar in China for teachers and scholars. Projects in the collection are: (1) "Perspectives on Modern Political/Social Issues in China" (Sandy Conlon); (2) "Ancient History X Projects/China" (Michael Corey); (3) "Education and Development: China, a Case…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture

Richards, John F. – Journal of World History, 1997
Characterizes the early modern period in world history (roughly 1500-1800) as one marked by worldwide processes of change unprecedented in scope and intensity. Argues that the society of the Indian subcontinent shared directly in the massive processes of change that influenced societies throughout the world. (MJP)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Colonialism
Hursh, Heidi; Prevedel, Michael – 1985
Teachers of social studies, foreign language, science, and journalism will find these learning activities useful in integrating "The New State of the World Atlas" (Simon and Schuster, 1984) into their curriculum. The book is organized into three sections. The first section uses an area studies approach. Activities focus on geopolitical…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Asian History