Results from a questionnaire given to two classes in international relations at Purdue indicated that such instruction had less impact on student opinions about the Vietnam war than external events. Comparison with two control groups, classes in sociology and psychology, yielded the same finding, but more consistency over time was noted in the…

Education must focus on a new curriculum; one that gives a clear vision of the unity of the world in both a social and physical sense. (DS)

CULCON, the Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange between the U.S. and Japan, seeks to deepen understanding between the two countries and broaden their bases of exchange. (Author/PG)

The purpose of the Airlie Conference in 1972 was to develop ways to further Anglo-American cooperation on problems in higher education. A participant observer of the conference presents her personal assessment of the conference, including some reference to part-time student workers. (Author/PG)

States the need for global education and suggests ways in which it might be accomplished most effectively. Suggestions include focusing on (1) the oneness of humankind; (2) the innate goodness of human beings; (3) equality between men and women; (4) the right to education; and (5) the necessity of ecological harmony. (BSR)

To continue to compete successfully in the global economy, play a leadership role in the world, and enhance national security, the United States must ensure that its citizens develop a broad understanding of the world, including other languages and cultures. This paper intends to stimulate discussion among senior federal policymakers and…

Founded in 1964 as the people-to-people component of the Alliance for Progress, Partners of the Americas works to build understanding on both sides of the border through self-help projects in health, education, agriculture, rehabilitation, community development, emergency relief, and cultural exchanges. (Author)

Views international education efforts in the U.S. as unsuccessful and offers a number of observations on the kind of philosophy that must govern any education which hopes to lay the foundations of world community. (MF)

Introduces participants of a symposium on current controversies concerning UNESCO. Discusses contributions of UNESCO to the fields of comparative and international education and American government objections related to the large UNESCO bureaucracy and the political and ideological underpinnings of some UNESCO activities. (SV)

The popular revolution in Iran has been one of the most publicized yet least well understood events in world politics. This booklet was developed to contribute to the understanding of the complexities of the situation in relation to Iran's future and U.S.--Iranian relations. The booklet contains three parts that include: (1) the revolution; (2)…

This pamphlet, 1 in a series of 4 concerning international education, presents an examination of the major policy issues confronting higher education in the U.S. and in relating meaningfully to overseas societies. The recommendations for U.S. research overseas can be summarized in 4 major points: (1) U.S. scholars, universities, and donors have…

Describes a visit to the Anand Niketan Ashram in the interior of the State of Gujarat India, an internationally known school with a model education for meaningful citizen participation. Explores the program's philosophy activities and describes how the authors came together to have this experience and write this article. (BSR)

The movement of scholars and students between the US, Asia, and Europe has diminished at the very time international competition in the trade, agriculture, technology, defense, and security areas is flourishing and the need for expanding commercial and diplomatic relationships is more pronounced. (MLW)

The papers in this collection focus on ways higher education institutions might better promote strategies for the internationalization of teaching, learning, research, and other services. The papers explore the rationale of internationalization, the main barriers to internationalization, the distinction between globalization and…