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Galinsky, G. Karl – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1978
The instructional context and some formats for the teaching of Greek and Latin are described. Internal policies of an area studies or microhumanities program in classics are outlined. The teaching of languages, literature in translation, and culture is discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, College Language Programs, Cultural Education
Starbird, Caroline; Pettit, Jenny; Hurt,J.P.; Antony; DeBoer, Dale – Center for Teaching International Relations, 2005
This book's purpose is to give students an in-depth understanding of South American countries and cultures. The book approaches this understanding through examinations of statistics, maps, articles and editorials, case studies, and text of legislation. The book provides students with background for each situation, giving them a good understanding…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Latin American History, Latin Americans, Maps
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Masciantonio, Rudolph – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
A curriculum resource developed by the School District of Philadelphia deals with Africa in Classical Antiquity. Each unit contains suggestions for lower, middle and upper schools. Topics covered are: history of Africa; great Africans in the Graeco-Roman world; racial attitudes; blacks in classical art, and Africa in classical literature. (CHK)
Descriptors: African History, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Guides
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Rosa, Andrew Juan – Journal of Black Studies, 1996
Argues that the "mestizo" paradigm as a theoretical construct used in Latin American studies denies the historical and cultural contributions of Africans to Latin American society and that it is fundamentally inaccurate and racist. Discusses ways of correcting these misconceptions. (GR)
Descriptors: African Culture, Cultural Influences, Culture Contact, Curriculum
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Nilsen, Alleen Pace; Nilsen, Don L. F. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2006
Teachers can build on students' familiarity with and respect for the Harry Potter books to create source-based vocabulary lessons. The idea is to work with the Latin roots that J. K. Rowling uses to create original names for places, people, and magical charms and then to extend students' knowledge through exploration of additional English words…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Familiarity, Latin, Vocabulary Development
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Houston, George W. – Library Quarterly, 1988
Examines the work of the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus and other evidence for the existence of public libraries in fourth and fifth century A.D. Rome. It is concluded that a number of libraries were still in existence in the early fourth century, and at least one was open as late as A.D. 455. (MES)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Latin Literature, Public Libraries
Koscielny, Mary Patrice – 1994
This guide features Mexican history, culture, and the environment in the years past and present. This guide discusses five periods of Mexican history, including: (1) Indian Period; (2) Colonial Period; (3) Independence Movement; (4) The Revolution; and (5) Mexico Today. Each section has goals for the students, background readings, and activities…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Studies, American Indians
Sable, Martin H. – 1983
Over 2,000 research resources, most of which were published during the 1960's and 1970's, are listed in this annotated bibliography for students, teachers, librarians, researchers, and others interested in interdisciplinary resources on Latin America. Although there is a section listing materials for teaching children and young adults, the bulk of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Economics, Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Gutierrez, Mariela – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the ideology contained in Caribbean literature as influenced by Marxism, feminism, politics, and the fragmented sociopolitical history of the region. Examines the short story "Isolda's Mirror" as it relates to the new socioeconomic system in Puerto Rico caused by industrialization and the resulting political and economic…
Descriptors: Colonialism, Context Effect, Cultural Context, Developing Nations
Murakami, Yuki; Blom, Andreas – World Bank Publications, 2008
This paper examines the financing of tertiary education in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, comparing the affordability and accessibility of tertiary education with that in high-income countries. To measure affordability, the authors estimate education costs, living costs, grants, and loans. Further, they compute the participation rate,…
Descriptors: Income, Foreign Countries, Sex Fairness, Student Financial Aid
Little, Sue C. – 1997
This paper outlines a unit of study on Mexico for students in grades 5-10 but can be adapted to other grade levels. Background information on significant events in Mexican history is presented. Activities are suggested along with recommendations for continuing study of Mexican history and an examination of Mexico today. Suggestions for discussion…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geography
Trapani, Lisa – 1997
This paper introduces students to lesser known and traveled parts of Mexico. The text is intended to accompany a Power Point presentation that traces the trip a Fulbright-Hays group took through Mexico, highlighting places of cultural and historical interest. The paper includes a list of slide notes and realia for each slide to be shared with the…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Global Education
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Arata, Luis O. – 1991
These materials provide narratives about selected topics of cultural importance in the Hispanic world from the pre-Columbian past until after the Spanish conquest. The materials are designed for enrichment of current programs, and can be used in a variety of areas by elementary school teachers. The topics are treated in a story format so that…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Culture, History Instruction
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Korfmacher, William Charles – Classical Bulletin, 1974
Pleads the case for study of classical languages in contemporary education because today's youth may take valid knowledge from history and culture of the past. (CK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Literature, Educational Objectives, Greek
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Bradshaw, Charles A. – Classical Outlook, 1975
One high school has tripled its Classical Studies enrollment in the last six years; senior high students who teach classics at a junior high school are quoted here on their experiences. (CK)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Cross Age Teaching, Greek Literature
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