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)

Research projects produced by educators who traveled to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic as part of the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program are reported in this document. The materials include: Comments on Historical and Social Studies in Czechoslovakia in Transition (Robert Anchor); The State of Education in Czechoslovakia since 1989…

This book contains a selective, annotated bibliography of 304 Japanese children's books that represent the years 1946-1985 and that are contained in the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). The volume presents an overview of the development and change in Japanese children's literature in terms of: (1) a new democratic philosophy, 1946-1955; (2)…

This unit, intended for secondary students, provides a general introduction to Tibetan history and culture. The unit consists of this written text and a slide program. This text could be used alone as a source of background informational reading. The major objective of the unit is to give preliminary explanations encouraging further research on…

This booklet is a resource guide for use during Hispanic Heritage week and throughout the year to encourage learning about the many contributions Hispanics have made to our country. Part I describes Hispanic countries, giving brief facts about population, languages, racial and ethnic groups, capital city, religions, government, historical notes,…

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:…

THIS INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE SLAVIC LANGUAGES IS DESIGNED FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SLAVIC AREA STUDIES OR HISTORY. THE AUTHOR FIRST PRESENTS A GENERAL TYPOLOGY OF THE SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LISTS THEM WITH THEIR MAJOR SPEECH COMMUNITIES. THE BACKGROUND OF EACH LANGUAGE IS THEN DISCUSSED IN SOME DETAIL INCLUDING THE MAJOR…

THESE READINGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMPANY COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES DEALING WITH INDIA, ESPECIALLY THOSE USING THE "CIVILIZATION OF INDIA SYLLABUS" (BY THE SAME EDITOR AND PUBLISHERS, SEPTEMBER 1965). VOLUME I CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS--(1) "VEDIC AND UPANISADIC BASES OF INDIAN CIVILIZATION," BY J.A.B. VAN BUITENEN, (2)…

THE AUTHOR FEELS THAT THE STUDY OF THE CREOLIZATION OF LANGUAGE IN THE CARIBBEAN AREA IS IMPORTANT TO LINGUISTS, LANGUAGE TEACHERS, AND SOCIOLINGUISTS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. IN THIS PAPER, PRESENTED AT THE SECOND INSTITUTE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN PROGRAM IN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS (MEXICO CITY, FEBRUARY 1968), HE FIRST REPORTS ON WORK DONE AT…

Giving the history of the Indians of Quebec and the maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, the Prince Edward Island), this document covers the period from the arrival of European explorers in the New World to 1967. Reviewing the history of these Indians, sections are devoted to (1) colonization of Acadia, (2) colonization of Quebec, (3)…

Listed in this annual bibliography are research in progress and published research from May 1, 1969 through April 30, 1970. Research in progress listings will not be repeated in subsequent editions until published. The following categories and numbers of items appear in this edition: Architecture and Art --21; Biography --33; Cities and Towns…

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…

This reference work lists books, periodicals articles, Rand reports, and other documents in five subject areas: (1) the Caribbean and Central America, (2) the Continent, (3) Cuba, (4) the Dominican Republic, and (5) United States policies. The introductory section focuses on reference aids. The majority of the entries date from 1960 through 1969.…