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Marston, John, Comp. – 1987
This 578-entry annotated bibliography is intended for use by people who work with Cambodian refugees in the United States, as well as anyone interested in Cambodian history, politics, and culture. It consists primarily of books and journal articles on Cambodia and Cambodians available in the University of Minnesota library system or that are part…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian History, Austro Asiatic Languages, Books
Sabin, Francene – Amer Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Activities, Asian History, Cultural Centers
Arizona Univ., Tucson. East Asia Center. – 1981
The seven essays in this booklet are summaries of presentations made at the Way of Japan Workshop Series. Topics range from traditional Japanese history and culture to modern Japanese society and U.S.-Japanese relations. A welcome from Yoshi Okawara, Japanese ambassador to the United States, delineates how American and Japanese may think in…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Capitalism, Cross Cultural Studies
Wilkinson, Mark – 1981
This three-part unit on the history of Chinese-American relations is intended for use with secondary students. Each of the three segments of the program requires about one hour of teaching time. Objectives of the unit are to help students: (1) become aware of the problems of cultural barriers and cultural stereotypes as illustrated through the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Comparative Analysis
Hantula, James – 1981
This publication contains 20 learning activities for developing basic skills while teaching Asian studies at the secondary level. The activities, which were field tested, are self-contained and include short readings followed by student worksheets. For developing skill in reading about Asia, learning activities focus upon defining terms and…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Basic Skills, Critical Thinking
King, Denise E. – 1975
The comprehensive bibliography is a compilation of twentieth century documents about Pakistan prehistory from Paleolithic times to the arrival of the Greeks in approximately 330 B.C., also includes some of the major archaeological studies in adjacent countries which have a bearing on the interpretation and comparative analysis of Pakistan…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Area Studies, Asian History
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Allen, G. C. – Oxford Review of Education, 1978
Examines changes in the educational system of Japan from 1868-1912 as a result of changes in attitudes toward science, technology, and professional and vocational training. Widespread fervor for utilitarian education during this period played a large part in Japan's commercial and industrial modernization. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Asian History, Comparative Education, Educational Development, Educational History
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Stern, Herbert – OAH Magazine of History, 1986
This article describes the different world views and sense of history held by typical United States and Chinese citizens. Based on a personal relationship between the author and a family of intellectuals in China, the article includes anecdotes from the Chinese Cultural Revolution. (JDH)
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Chinese Culture
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Bullard, Betty M. – Social Education, 1986
Surveys the existing treatment of Asia in upper elementary and secondary social studies textbooks. Treats improvements needed in such areas as: (1) global issues important to Asia, (2) content and approach, (3) economics and politics, (4) geography and resources, (5) international relations, and (6) treatment of subregions. Provides a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Citizenship Education
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Fen, Sing-Nan – Change, 1985
Radical changes in academe as a result of the Cultural Revolution, many of which are still felt on Chinese campuses, and the desire to rebuild the scholarly structure are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Asian History, College Admission, College Faculty, Communism
Forsgren, Krista; Benskin, Elizabeth – 2001
While the art of Buddhism has an enduring tradition throughout Asia, this teaching guide focuses on the cultures of three countries in which the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries' collections are particularly strong: India, China, and Japan. The guide identifies grade level appropriateness for some lessons and activities. It contains 15…
Descriptors: Art Education, Asian History, Asian Studies, Buddhism
Johnson, Jean Elliott; Johnson, Donald James – 1998
During the age of agriculturally based empires, various conquerors from the western Mediterranean to East Asia brought large population areas under their own centralized authority. Gradually many of these conquerors came to realize that, although military might was necessary to gain control over an area, sheer force of arms was not sufficient to…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Area Studies, Asian History, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1998
This book introduces students to the people and the geography of Brunei. The country is filled with a variety of complex ecosystems and tropical rain forests. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The three chapters are entitled: (1) "Introduction to Brunei"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Suthiwan, Titima; Tadmor, Uri – 1997
This book introduces students to the people and country of Thailand. This ancient and historic land is filled with beauty, diversity, and wonder. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The seven chapters are entitled: (1) "The Land"; (2) "The People"; (3)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
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Butler, S.R.; Sheean, P.J. – Canadian and International Education, 1979
Discusses education in contemporary China, with emphasis on educating working class intellectuals, instituting basic compulsory schooling, centralizing educational policy, and raising academic standards. Journal availability: Comparative and International Education Society of Canada, Althouse College, University of Western Ontario, London, On, N6G…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Asian History, Communism, Comparative Education
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