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Toro, Leonor; Pla, Myrna – 1982
Designed for teachers, this booklet, written in Spanish, contains information on nine April events: Dia de los Tontos; Pascua de Resurreccion; Thomas Jefferson; Jose de Diego; Rosendo Matienzo Cintron; James Buchanan; Ulysses S. Grant; James Monroe; and Dia del Arbol. An overview of Dia de los Tontos is provided. Following brief descriptions of…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Community Leaders, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Scotton, Carol Myers; Orr, Gregory John – 1980
These lessons in Chichewa, the official language of Malawi, aim to enable the student to achieve working competency in the language in the shortest time possible. The "A" lessons in the book present basic grammatical patterns through explicit discussions of the patterns involved. The "B" lessons present language in use. They…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Activities
Orend, Richard J. – 1980
This document contains the appendices of a study undertaken to determine the nature of popular interest in and demand for cultural and artistic activities in 13 southern states. The general objective of the study was to provide information to policy makers on public opinion regarding the relative merits of "elitist activities" (high…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Activities, Data Analysis, Fine Arts
Orend, Richard J. – 1980
This document contains the appendices of a study undertaken to determine the nature of popular interest in and demand for cultural and artistic activities in 13 southen states. The general objective of the study was to provide information to policy makers on public opinion regarding the relative merits of "elitist activities" (high…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Activities, Data Analysis, Fine Arts
Sumpter, Magdalena Benavides, Ed. – 1978
The folkways and cultural heritage of the Mexican Americans of South Texas are explored in this volume which is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for cultural enrichment, oral language development, and vocabulary expansion. The first chapter deals with "Creencias" which are common beliefs handed down from generation to…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Community Resources, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Phillips, Herbert E. – 1975
This paper addresses the special problems faced by rural community colleges, their staffs, and students. Financing problems are severely felt in rural areas where distances, low tax bases, absence of community resources, and the inability to take advantage of the economies of size add to the inflationary burden. The position of the college in the…
Descriptors: Aspiration, College Role, Community Characteristics, Commuting Students
Chochezi; And Others
This learning component provides interns with insight into the dynamics of black culture and the ghetto cycle syndrome, develops positive attitudes toward black people and black culture as reflected in the behaviors of black people, and relates this knowledge and information to the understanding of other cultures. Activities within the component…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Competency Based Teacher Education, Cultural Activities
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Dept. of State), Washington, DC. – 1970
Description of the U. S. Educational and Cultural Exchange Program concentrates on the extensive work performed by cooperating private organizations. Several classified lists of organizations are included. Nine tables include: (1) exchanges with each country, 1949-69; (2) fields of specialization by category of grantee; (3) distribution of…
Descriptors: Charts, Cultural Activities, Cultural Exchange, Educational Finance
Russo, Giuseppe Antonio – The Modern Language Journal, 1940
The cultural achievements of Italy are utilized to spur interest in the study of Italian. A weekly, multiple-choice type quiz posted on the Italian bulletin board questions curious passers-by in the areas of fine arts, literature, science, geography, history, and miscellaneous items. Sample items of this motivational device follow a description of…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Enrichment, Instructional Program Divisions
Espinoza, Delia; Lopez, Santiago, III – 1973
On November 2, all Mexican Americans remember their dead as Mexico does on that same day. Called "El Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead), the dead are remembered posthumously with flowers, candles, music, prayers, chants, and wreaths. The people go to cemeteries to clean tombs, lay fresh or artificial flowers on them, and pray for…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Death
New York Univ., NY. Center for Field Research and School Services. – 1973
The College Bound (CB) Program, funded under Title I of the 1965 Elementary Secondary Education Act, was designed to improve the reading and arithmetic skills and raise the academic level of students from poverty areas of the city and help them gain admission to college. During the academic year 1972-73 the program was conducted at 32 high schools…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Preparation, Cultural Activities, Disadvantaged Youth
Majstorovic, Stevan – 1972
This text, one of a series focusing on various UNESCO Member States, examines how cultural policies are planned and implemented within those nations. The study is limited in scope to institutions and activity directly concerned with the arts. The focus of attention is directed to examination of the principles and methods of cultural policy,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Cultural Activities
Chicago Public Schools, IL. – 1972
This document contains articles and reports relevant to the bilingual education programs in the Chicago Public Schools. The booklet includes announcements of cultural and learning activities; projects and opportunities for teachers; articles on bilingual education in America, accountability, and the National Conference on Bilingual Education;…
Descriptors: Accountability, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism

Turvey, Joel S. – English Journal, 1986
Describes a unit involving seventh grade students in an investigation of another culture that helps students learn how to appreciate a different culture and that allows them to practice their language arts skills across the curriculum. (EL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness

Foster, B. – International Library Review, 1984
Describes visits to libraries on three Hawaiian islands--Maui, Hawaii, Oahu--to determine if a rebirth of native culture is actually underway, and, if so, the role of the library in this "Hawaiian Renaissance." Library collections of "Hawaiiana," programs for ethnic groups, and activities of Honolulu's Kamehameha schools are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education