Discusses how the elements of ritual may be exploited to provide optimal learning experiences not only for young people but also for teachers. Describes the evocation of a framed liminoid experience (an experience of flow framed by components of a ritual process) in the context of a castle excursion for university students. (PA)

There is a variety of reasons calligraphy should be taught to students of Chinese. It is pleasurable; it will help students learn to write Chinese characters better, through dexterity and confidence; it will help students learn to read better, especially when dealing with a variety of forms of cursive writing. Furthermore, it is an essential…

Operation Success at Wichita State University provides a supportive framework for assisting disadvantaged students in successfully completing their college education. It is organized in three complementary components; (1) tutorial, (2) cultural enrichment activities, and (3) research and evaluation. This report thoroughly outlines the organization…

The historical process by which the modern art museum has come into being is explored, and how the art museum has established itself as an instrument of culture and a primary agency in the task of aesthetic education is discussed. (RM)

Case studies concerning the impact of the "traditional sector" of higher education and "nonformal" education upon regional development are presented. The interplay between education and regional developments, effects of education on aspects of cultural and social mobilization, and problems of control that result from…

A compilation of statistics with extensive comment and interpretation on marriage in France. The engagement, the wedding in all its aspects, as well as opinions on numerous topics related to marriage are considered. Several suggestions on the use of the material in the classroom are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Describes the 1986 Summer Institute in Global Education held on the campus of New York University. Through simulation, participants "traveled" to two of four global areas: China, Africa, Latin America, or South Asia. This article reports on the presentations, readings, and learning experiences offered on the China and India…

Discusses the approach to curriculum development used in the Global Studies Summer Institute held on the campus of New York University in 1986. Maintains that the process was unique in that it was truly a cooperative, democratic process which merged the talents of global scholars and expert teachers. (JDH)

There is no natural or genetically determined talent for aesthetic appreciation, but at most a widely distributed capacity that, fortified by interest, can be developed. The aesthetic experience should be cultivated but for its own sake. (RM)

Western civilization could learn from the maturity of culture and society in Asia, where political, economic, and population problems have not affected the refinements of arts, literature, and philosophy. (WM)

In a survey, undergraduate students of Spanish and Portuguese were asked to describe their professional goals and the function of language ability in these goals. Results show that cultural and humanistic goals of language study continue to be valued by undergraduates. The survey is described and implications discussed. (CHK)

Argues that achieving cultural diversity on college campuses requires nothing less than a complete transformation of institutions of higher learning. Discusses strategies in recognizing racial and social inequality, new ways of seeing minority students, new ways of developing curriculum, and suggestions for reinventing the university. (RJM)

Describes the Chinese-language program at Portland State University. Elements of this program include newspaper and classical courses; textbooks from China, Taiwan, and English-speaking countries; the use of characters on the first day; and a diverse student body. The university's goal is to make a solid Chinese education available to anyone in…

Recommends commissioning new works as a challenging and motivating learning experience for high school and college bands. Includes several guidelines for negotiating costs and performance rights with the composer, as well as other technical details. Discusses specific problems arising from this arrangement and possible solutions. (MJP)