This is the third of four instructional volumes designed for the intermediate-advanced student of Egyptian Arabic. The course deals with the language, culture, customs, and traditions of Egypt. The present volume constitutes a reference grammar, arranged alphabetically by grammatical and linguistic terms. A bibliography is appended. (JB)

This is the last of four instructional volumes designed for the intermediate-advanced student of Egyptian Arabic. The course deals with the language, culture, customs, and traditions of Egypt. The present volume constitutes a vocabulary, with word lists divided into 34 categories. High frequency vocabulary items are emphasized. (JB)

Mass media studies as an academic field all over the world are very uneven, and in some cases an early start has not necessarily meant a fuller development later. To some extent the growth of mass media studies in universities is linked with the development of the media themselves, and especially the extent to which they serve mass audiences in a…

LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDY PROGRAMS OFFERED IN 1964 BY UNITED STATES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE LISTED FOR THE AREAS OF (1) AFRICA, (2) ASIA, (3) LATIN AMERICA, (4) NEAR EAST, (5) SOVIET UNION AND EASTERN EUROPE, AND (6) WESTERN EUROPE. INSTITUTIONS OFFERING BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES ARE…

Describes a one-semester course on modern German civilization given at St. Bonaventure University and open to both German majors and others interested in fulfilling general education requirements. Discusses course's topics which include political, social, and economic issues; artistic achievements; and a contrastive analysis of German and American…

This is the second of four instructional volumes designed for the intermediate-advanced student of Egyptian Arabic. The course deals with the language, culture, customs, and traditions of Egypt. The present volume acquaints the American student with the important roles proverbs and metaphoric expressions play in everyday speech in Egyptian Arabic.…

Examines past and present reasons for the study of foreign literatures in institutions of higher education, concluding that the trend is to interdisciplinary approaches to foreign literature instruction. (AM)

The Comparative Education Review bibliography compiles articles from a diverse selection of journals on a broad range of themes and subject areas that are of particular interest to CER readers. In particular, the CER bibliography helps to broaden the field of pertinent articles that may be overlooked when doing a simple search. The journals…

The function of area studies in the university and its relationship to the traditional department is examined with consideration to the solution of short-range problems and to the long-range advantages of each type of organization. (Author)

The mineral springs resort of Zzyzx in California is the site of a unique academic research center in high desert studies. It is being developed into a Desert Studies Center for seven southern campuses of the California State University and College System, and will provide field work opportunities for geology, geography, and anthropology students.…

Describes area studies as a product of the federal government's decision to provide needed resources beginning with World War II. Defines the elements within area studies as degree of specialization, factual knowledge, in-country experience, and language competency. Notes area studies research is loosely related to public policymaking. (NL)

This is the first of four instructional volumes designed for the intermediate-advanced student of Egyptian Arabic. The course deals with the language, culture, customs, and traditions of Egypt. The present volume consists of five parts. Part One, "William and Marcia," comprises seven units. Each unit is formed of three parts:…

Pollution, ecological imbalance, physical decay and social disruption of our communities are just a few elements of the environmental crisis. This proposal for a Suburban-Regional Studies Center at Wellesley College would deepen understanding of these problems and contribute in some measure toward their solution. The prerequisites for the success…

The ICED Data Bank is an information system which collects and stores data on international programs conducted by accredited 4-year colleges and universities in the US. The types of international programs defined by the Data Bank are: area studies, topical, other on-campus, work-study and in-service, training, faculty abroad, exchange, technical…

This journal is a collaborative effort of the 1998 Fulbright-Hays Summer Abroad Program in Morocco. Each participant volunteered to record one, two, or more days of their seminar abroad in Morocco, and report on activities/lectures/travels/observations. It was hoped that this journal would provide a multi-voiced and multi-perspective document of…