A shadow puppet is basically a two-dimensional cut-out form with moving parts. When light is projected behind a screen, the puppet appears as a silhouette, or an opaque drawing in profile. A puppet is successful if it seems to take on a life of its own. Although India is the general source of puppetry that spread throughout Europe through gypsy…

After war and armed conflicts, the child victims of these events need protection and reintegration. In reality, the physical and psychic consequences of wars on children persist for some time after the war. In this regard, we must prepare the reintegration of these children into society. To reintegrate these children, we must think of both a…

The study investigated the effect of international student teaching experience on the professional and personal development of preservice teachers. Within the framework of their internship program, 26 graduate students in a private university in Turkey had a two-month internship in a mid western state in the United States, the main component of…

This exhibit guide describes an exhibition of African folk arts produced by seasonal migrant farmworkers in western New York State. Workers come from the American South, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. The exhibition pieces were collected through the BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center's Folk Arts Program and Creative Artists Migrant Program Services…

Article suggested a method for exposing children to quality music so they can develop discriminatory listening skills, and also a real love for music. (Author/RK)

This article outlined the nature of the cooperation of many of Hawaii's communities and other agencies and individuals whose educational goals are similar as it applied to two programs, the Lyceum series and the Lama Ku. (Author/RK)

Liberally illustrated with photographs and drawings, this book is comprised of articles on the history of the performing arts at the Library of Congress. The articles, listed with their authors, are (1) "Stranger in Paradise: The Writer in Hollywood" (Virginia M. Clark); (2) "Live Television Is Alive and Well at the Library of…

This is a collection of essays on the arts and urban development. Included are the following articles: (1) "The Arts and Urban Development" by James L. Shanahan; (2) "Cultural Policy and Intra-Urban Development" by Richard Raymond and Michael Sesnowitz; (3) "The Vague World of the Arts and Urban Development," by Bruce Seaman; (4) "Business…

This document is a description of the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) whose function is to provide recreation for the handicapped, primarily school-aged children. Recreation is defined as not just diversion but the restoration of strength and spirits after toil. It is stated that the NSSRA's programs are grouped to…

The Charreada, the original rodeo developed by the landed gentry of Mexico as an aftermath of cattle ranch activities and round-ups, is described. (NQ)

Describes the activities of "Hans Christian Andersen Year" (l986) in Denmark. (EL)

Article considered the meaning of cultural services and its meaning for career education and professional education as well as the need for primary production and delivery services. (Author/RK)

The Acoma Pueblo Indians celebrate Christmas by a dance and a feast which last 4 days. (FF)

Some contributions of the American Indian to American culture are presented. Examples are popcorn, canoes, cigars, games, and chewing gum. (FF)