There seems to be emerging a definite dysfunction between higher education and the goals and aspirations of the rest of society. (Author)

The fact that curriculum content represents interpretations and values linked to certain groups rather gives it a potential for enhancing interests and of being a political tool. General questions to help students see that issues represent conflicting value positions held by interest groups are included. (RM)

Discusses factors involved in the current West German crises of confidence in the value and relevance of higher education. The author suggests ways that staff development programs can contribute to the solution of these problems. (AM)

Research in the area of environmental attitudes and natural resource use during the past century was reviewed. The three periods of greatest historical interest parallel the chronology of the movement itself. A preservation-utilitarian division and historiographical themes of conflict and consensus are reflected by its historians. (Author/AM)

A discussion of philanthropy as a field of study reviews major books and essays on the subject and lists academic centers and programs and national philanthropic organizations. (MSE)

At a meeting of academic and public humanists, scholars agreed and expressed a need for scholars, the public, and the sponsors of public humanities programs to come together to encourage the humanities in society at large, and to find specific ways to bring humanities to the public's attention. (MSE)

Describes a teaching plan using three different films for teaching sociological concepts. Suggests that the films "Annie Hall,""Modern Times," and "Roger and Me" illustrate sociological concepts and flesh out sociological analysis. Discusses the sociological import of each film and literature to accompany the film.…

Encourages trustees, as educational leaders, to honestly evaluate the influence of organized sports on their institutions and U.S. culture, asserting that the values and behavioral expectations in the athletics community run counter to those essential to the functioning of a civil society. (EV)

This paper examines the influence of educational fever on the development of the Republic of Korea education and economy in the context of the cultural history of this country. In order to examine this study, the author explains the concept of educational fever and discusses the relation between Confucianism and education zeal. Educational fever…

This article reviews the practice of special consideration for students who have been unable to complete examinations or assignments due to temporary incapacity such as illness or bereavement. A literature review revealed no meaningful academic discussion on the place of such special consideration in higher education. A broad overview of the…

Women's and gender studies (WGS) classes and programmes have been developed on many university and college campuses around the world. Despite some success in the establishment of WGS in higher education, WGS has been the target of significant criticism. Detractors of WGS have charged that WGS is intellectually frivolous and that WGS teachers focus…

Concludes that individuals high in racial prejudice are more aggressive than individuals low in racial prejudice. (RB)

Educating minds capable of operating with balance and control, with integrity and decency, in a world where power is infinitely available can perhaps be accomplished when higher education is a life long process with the university as the stage. (Author/JH)

Argues that teachers in preservice courses need to examine their affective readiness for classroom learning. (RB)

Shows how the social values and cultural images presented on television influence human thought and behavior. See CS 702 316 for availability information. (RB)