This collection of lessons was developed as a result of a study/travel seminar undertaken during the summer of 1999. The goal of the project was to develop and disseminate exemplary lessons for teaching about the role of the Federal Republic of Germany in the European Union. These lessons are designed so that they may be used individually via…

The function of area studies in the university and its relationship to the traditional department is examined with consideration to the solution of short-range problems and to the long-range advantages of each type of organization. (Author)

The concept of culture area has declined in importance as a research tool among anthropologists, while geographers have continued to develop the usefulness of the concept. Interaction between the two disciplines would be fruitful. (NH)

Kabuki play translated by Faubion Bowers

The roots of Cyprus' ethnic antagonisms and the issues in the currently stalemated negotiations are described. (RM)

Education of teachers in Canada has done little to provide them with background from which to initiate Canadian studies. There exists a lack of awareness of information sources available to help locate Canadian learning resources. "Canadian Materials" is a quarterly review of periodicals and learning materials in all media formats. (SB)

Describes a two-phased, 56-hour course derived from the teaching program "Living Newspaper," which aims to integrate linguistic, literary, dramatic-creative, and area study material. The unit is designed for an augmented English (FL) course. Teaching hints for the two phases are given. The newspaper's theme is youth unemployment in Great…

The mineral springs resort of Zzyzx in California is the site of a unique academic research center in high desert studies. It is being developed into a Desert Studies Center for seven southern campuses of the California State University and College System, and will provide field work opportunities for geology, geography, and anthropology students.…

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,…