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Peer reviewedIyengar, Carolyn L. – Social Education, 1972
Descriptors: Area Studies, Instructional Materials, Population Education, Reference Materials
Siefert, Thomas E. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1983
Students should study the culture of a nation like Afghanistan because it is intrinsically significant and will help them understand human nature and experience. Teaching approaches and materials are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Educational Objectives, Instructional Materials, Middle Eastern History
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Honolulu, HI. – 2000
This CD-ROM contains information about the Republic of Palau, a sovereign state in the Pacific Ocean. The CD-ROM contains full-color photos and video clips of selected sites and events on Palau; interactive maps of Palau, including land forms, places of cultural significance, and public schools; and a glossary of geographic, geological, and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Context, Geographic Regions, Higher Education
Hursh, Heidi – 1996
This activity book highlights recent changes in international political and economic systems of the world. Teachers of geography, history, economics, political science, current issues, foreign languages, and journalism will find these activities useful in integrating the "State of the World Atlas" into their curriculum. Two introductory activities…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Atlases, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
Hermes, Liesel – Fremdsprachliche Unterricht, 1975
Area study materials should be factual, contemporary, objective, and designed with regard to the student's level. Content should be limited to material contrasting with, or supplementary to, the students' knowledge. Penguin's series "Connexions" is better than available German texts. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Content, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedKetchum, Anne Duhamel – Modern Language Journal, 1978
Based on an examination of numerous manuals, the current content and approaches to the study of French contemporary civilization are presented. Analytic commentary is provided of the books considered. (SW)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, French
Peer reviewedBrennan, John – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
The purpose of this role-playing activity is to acquaint secondary students in a Canadian history class with the problems of politics in New France shortly after it became a Crown colony. The activity is designed for three 70-minute classroom periods. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Colonialism, History, History Instruction
Bogenschneider, Karl-Guenther – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1980
An 8-unit teaching sequence, independent of any textbook, was designed for English teaching in Grades 11-12. It consists of a series of actual texts from contemporary English newspapers, exercises based on these, and accompanying material for the teacher. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Crime, English (Second Language), Instructional Materials
Latt, Wolfgang – Praxis des neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1976
Examines an area study unit from a French course for Grades 9 and 10 of a Realschule, dealing with "getting acquainted with Paris." Suggestions are made about choice of items for emphasis and for methodology in classroom use. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Education, French, German
Download full textBaldwin, Harriet, Ed.; Rosen, Carol, Ed. – 1986
This World Bank (Washington, D.C.) kit is designed to teach secondary school social studies students the impact of rapid urbanization on Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. The kit contains a pamphlet, a booklet, a filmstrip, and a teacher's guide. The pamphlet, "An Economic Summary of Indonesia" provides students with the structure,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Case Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations
Turner, Ginny – 1988
To enhance the use of the Globe Watch IV public television series, produced jointly by Hampden-Sydney College (Virginia) and the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television, each lesson in this guide provides: (1) a statement of the objective of the program; (2) a synopsis of the issue discussed; (3) background information; (4) brief…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Approach, Instructional Materials
American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC. – 1992
These classroom materials on Romania are intended to be used in U.S. history, European history, world history, area studies, or current affairs courses. The materials are designed to offer an historical framework for considering current events, as well as some insight into the events, ideas, issues, and personalities involved in Romania's struggle…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Current Events, Democracy, Foreign Countries
Van Niel, Eloise Smith; Schelander, Bjorn – 1994
This book provides an overview of Malaysia's history and culture. The book begins with a prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Early Trade and Civilization"; (3) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1996
This book provides an overview of Indonesia's history and culture. The book begins with prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction to the Lands and Peoples of Indonesia"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Shackford, Julie; Aquino, Belinda A., Ed. – 1990
This book provides readings and student lessons about the Philippines. Lessons and activities follow a chronological sequence and provide a good resource for those interested in the Philippines. The materials begin with prehistoric times and continue to the presidency of Corazon Aquino. Each chapter provides background information along with a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
