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Download full textRichardson, Maurine V.; And Others – 1995
This paper presents an overview of three countries, China, Japan, and Korea, in the northeastern Asia region and provides a bibliography of children's literature from the area in the appendix. The document advocates that the global interdependence of societies necessitates an understanding of the cultures with which people must interrelate.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Childrens Literature
Heller, Kurt A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This international handbook provides a synthesis and critical review of the significant theory and research dealing with all aspects of giftedness. Each article is designed to reflect the state-of-the art from an international perspective, to offer a comprehensive review, and to comprise the forefront of knowledge and thought about the gifted. The…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Area Studies, Comparative Education, Educational History
Fuerst, Ann Heidt, Ed. – 1992
This curriculum guide offers instructional materials to integrate the study of ancient Egyptian art across the curriculum. It is designed to be used in coordination with a student field trip to a related exhibit at the San Diego (California) Museum of Man. Materials can be adapted for use independent of the exhibition. Designed for students and…
Descriptors: African History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Area Studies
Association of American Universities, Washington, DC. – 1994
The Association of American Universities (AAU) Research Libraries Project was designed to involve universities in the process of shaping the new electronic environment faced by research libraries. The project has engaged university expertise to develop recommendations for action at the national and institutional levels to assure that the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Area Studies, College Administration
Materiales, 1992
This document consists of the first 16 issues of a serial providing learning activities for intermediate and advanced students of Spanish. Each issue is organized around a separate theme, with the first 9 issues devoted to celebration of the fifth centenary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus: (1) "Cultural Contact"; (2)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Athletics, Content Area Reading, Cultural Activities
Waller, Robert A. – 1983
There is a need to incorporate a global perspective into humanities courses and curricula at the college level, to help students understand the international issues which confront all American citizens. This goal can be achieved by a combination of individual and institutional commitments. The key element is the faculty member's role. Humanities…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1980
This booklet, one of a series featuring the Canadian provinces, presents a brief overview of British Columbia and is suitable for teacher reference or student reading. A discussion of the province's history includes the early European explorers, Indian natives, and later fur traders and settlers. The building of the transcontinental railway, entry…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, American Indians, Area Studies, Climate
Semaan, Leslie; Lightman, Kathleen – 1984
Not only is India one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, it has also become one of the greatest industrial nations. This package explores India's heritage, its people, and the traumatic changes of the 20th century. Contents include: Introduction, Climate, The Land, Cities, Agriculture, Rural Life, History, Religions, Dress, Food,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Scott, Rosalind; And Others – 1984
Jamaica is known mainly as a tourist playground and the home of Reggae music. This Jamaican teaching unit dispels stereotypes and shows Jamaica for what it really is--an economically-troubled, developing nation. The unit illustrates the challenges this island nation is facing in its struggle toward economic development. Contents are: Teacher…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Creative Art, Cultural Traits
Semaan, Leslie – 1986
The text explores Mexico's history, geography, art, religion, and lifestyles in the context of its complex economy. The text focuses on Mexico's economy and reasons for its current situation. Part I of this teaching unit includes: Teacher Overview, Why Study Mexico, Mexico Fact Sheet, Map of Mexico, the Land and Climate, History, Government,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Creative Art, Cultural Traits
Riddle, Wayne Clifton – 1989
Currently, the Federal Government provides funds to a variety of postsecondary foreign language and international studies education programs authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Elementary and secondary foreign language and international studies programs are authorized under Title II of the Elementary and Secondary…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Budgeting, Degrees (Academic), Elementary Secondary Education
Barrows, Thomas S.; And Others – 1981
The development, administration, and evaluation of a national survey to determine college students' understanding of world affairs are described in 12 articles that focus on survey measures, procedures, and results. Stephen F. Klein and Sheila M. Ager describe the issues examined by an assessment committee, their choice of an issues framework for…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Students, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Harari, Maurice – 1981
Information about internationalizing undergraduate education is presented. Data gathered from the membership of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) provide a profile of the degree of internationalization of these institutions. Additionally, major means of internationalizing the curriculum and the institution are…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Curriculum, College Second Language Programs, Curriculum Development
BROWN, W. NORMAN – 1960
IN 1960 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA A CONFERENCE WAS CONVENED TO SURVEY THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES OF SOUTH ASIA AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PROGRAM OF DEVELOPMENT. THE 23 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED PROMINENT AMERICAN SCHOLARS FROM UNIVERSITIES WHERE SOUTH ASIAN LANGUAGES…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Conference Reports, Dravidian Languages, Educational Needs
Hall, Susan J. – 1977
Many American educational materials present biased or inaccurate views of Africa. Although these problems are found in a range of media, this study examines printed matter only. A representative sampling of materials indicates that four approaches are generally used in a study of Africa: geographical, historical, cultural, and case study. An…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Literature, Area Studies
