Explores research done in Latin America concerning audiences of telenovelas. Examines critically the methods employed and the kinds of knowledge generated. Finds that most of the 26 studies examined are severely flawed from a methodological perspective. Suggests that much research still needs to be done. (SR)

This paper presents an approach to organizing general education around international education through focusing on a specific world area, in this case Latin America. Considered are the importance of Latin America as a major regional entity, major cultural characteristics that North Americans need to understand, and programmatic considerations in…

Addresses the question of why Mesoamerican religions and related cultures disappeared after the conquest. Argues that certain principles of social organization and behavior have survived to today. Discusses four principles among those that have always been of fundamental importance to Mesoamerican peoples: (1) cardinality; (2) duality; (3)…

Discusses cultural issues that demand attention in the classroom and in executive training sessions and suggests need for research that identifies sources of misunderstandings, such as hidden attitudes leading to wrong cultural assumptions. Relevant research concerning concept of stereotypes is reviewed, presence of stereotypes about Latin…

Discusses issues about cultural environment, ethnic identity, and social support for Latino students on predominately White campuses. Describes how university services can help diminish their educational and social difficulties, and presents different vignettes that illustrate these concepts. Identifies attitudes and beliefs necessary to provide…

This paper focuses on a short term plan for a computerized multimedia expert system in the field of the classics that is under development at the University of California at Los Angeles. Noting both increased enrollments in classics courses and the problems associated with finding textbooks for courses in ancient civilizations that cover a variety…

Intended for college students and teachers of English literature, this paper examines the lives and works of three great medieval Anglo-Saxon priestly scholars whose Latin writings have preserved the Anglo-Saxon roots of the English language. The paper first describes the works of Aldhelm, born in 650 A.D., whose poetry was not in the Latin…

This paper reports on the advantages of a university consortium, briefly describing the Washington Consortium of Universities. Specific attention is paid to the Consortium Committee on Latin American Studies. The mechanics of obtaining grants, and the resulting projects and accomplishments of the committee are discussed. (CLK)

In the spring of 1978, the individualized Latin program at the Ohio State University underwent an evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the experiment and to consider making the program a permanent part of the curriculum. Although the competency-based learning (CBL) component had worked satisfactorily for a majority of the students, about…

Reported is a study to provide quidelines to member institutions of the consortium as to the composition of viable Latin American studies programs at different levels of institutional size and aspiration. Surveyed are 212 institutions that were members of the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs. Surveyed are: (1) characteristics of the…

The success of higher education depends upon its steering clear of political involvements, but in Latin America this appears to be different. There institutions of higher learning are inextricably wedded to politics and political movements. This article reviews and analyzes higher education and politics in Latin America. (Author)

Describes college-level supplementary lessons incorporating African elements of Latin American folklore and culture into the traditional Spanish curriculum, including discussion of appropriate topics, lesson formats, and audiovisual aids. (CB)

Examines enrollment trends in high school and college Latin language and literature courses, as well as other indicators of interest in Latin. It is noted that the steady increase in enrollment since 1976 has resulted in a shortage of qualified Latin teachers. Measures are proposed for alleviating the teacher shortage problem. (SED)

Describes a program that had as its goal the cultural integration of French-and-Spanish speaking Black populations in elementary and intermediate college language courses. Several activities of the project are discussed. The 15 teachers taught francophone and hispanophone cultural materials according to their respective textbook and classroom…

Describes a week-long multidisciplinary program (in association with a theatre history survey course) called "Roman Holiday: Classical Comedy/Contemporary Commentary" which featured guest lectures; a student-directed production; a video screening; and the presentation of Hollywood films. Notes that the program addresses the disparity between the…