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Speaker, Richard B., Jr., Ed.; Kawada, Louise Myers, Ed. – Japan Studies Association Journal, 1997
This yearbook 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 yearbook represents an example of the potential for genuine scholarship that lies within interdisciplinary studies. Articles are divided among five thematic…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Curriculum Enrichment
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
Reichel, Philip L., Ed. – Japan Studies Association Journal, 2001
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 grouped under the topic of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Conflict
Cumings, Bruce – Headline Series, 1995
Korea's recorded history extends back before the birth of Christ. Through their long history, the Koreans have endured a variety of social, political, and economical crises. Confucianism has long been one of the most popular religions by which the Korean people have lived. However, Koreans also have embraced Buddhism and Christianity while…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Current Events
Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1984
Perspectives on developing international understanding are considered in an essay, and descriptions of the international education at 15 colleges and universities are presented. In the essay, "Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Slow Progress Toward International Understanding," James A. Perkins discusses barriers to change in…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Curriculum, Global Approach, Higher Education
Levy-Reiner, Sherry, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1986
Interdisciplinary programs at nine colleges and universities are described. An introductory essay, "Reflections from an Interdisciplinary Milieu," by Donald N. Levine discusses the benefits of an interdisciplinary emphasis for undergraduate education. The following programs are featured: Bowdoin College's environmental studies program;…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, College Programs, Decision Making
Materiales, 1992
This document consists of the first 16 issues of a serial providing learning activities for intermediate and advanced students of Spanish. Each issue is organized around a separate theme, with the first 9 issues devoted to celebration of the fifth centenary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus: (1) "Cultural Contact"; (2)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Athletics, Content Area Reading, Cultural Activities
Brown, Peggy, Ed.; And Others – Forum for Liberal Education, 1981
Nine ethnic studies programs in higher education are described and the essay, "The Future of Ethnic Studies," by Thad Radzialowski, is presented. Radzialowski believes that ethnic studies can help students explore the meaning of pluralism and provide them with insights into the nature of community in America. It is suggested that ethnic…
Descriptors: American Indian Studies, Area Studies, Black Studies, College Curriculum
Anivan, Sarinee, Ed. – 1990
Papers on issues in second language teaching included in this volume are: "After Methods, What?" (Theodore S. Rodgers); "An Eternal Triangle? Roles for Teacher, Learners, and Teaching Materials in a Communicative Approach" (Rod Bolitho); "Task, Group, and Task-Group Interactions" (Michael H. Long); "A System of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education