Shows how South Asian literature enriches the English curriculum by providing a key to the people of South Asia and to their cultures, religions, languages, and history. (MB)

Provides a translation and explanation of the "Hsueh Chi," (Record of Learning), which is the 18th chapter of the major Confucian classic "Li Chi," (Book of Rites). The author maintains that although much has changed in China since Confucius, there is still the spirit that education is essential in order to organize society and to rule. (Author/DB)

This journal presents new perspectives and materials on Japan that are engaging, relatively jargon-free, and shaped so that their usefulness in a college classroom is readily apparent. The journal represents an example of the potential for genuine scholarship that lies within interdisciplinary studies. Articles grouped under the topic of…

This book examines the religious and philosophical factors historically affecting Korean higher education, and the characteristics of contemporary Korean higher education in relation to organizational structure, leadership, and organizational culture. The book is organized into 4 parts, with 11 chapters. Part One focuses on identifying the problem…

This article examines particular aspects of higher education during the late Korean Choson period with descriptive analysis. The context of Roman Catholicism and Protestantism between the early 18th and the late 19th centuries is presented. Also examined is Christian higher education during these two centuries. The impact of Christianity on Korean…

This bibliography, containing citations concerning educational history from English language journals dating from 1971 to 1973, lists articles by country. Articles dealing with history of education in the United States are arranged by period (colonial, nineteenth and twentieth centuries) and topic (post secondary education, black and urban…

Author employs a Zen quotation to indicate a gap in research on race relations; the minority group (emphasizing Asian-Americans) is but the finger pointing at the larger society. Research on minority groups is incomplete without examining broader segments of American Society. (DM)

Describes a project studying the culture of the People's Republic of China, including two seminars, an in-school experiment with the theme "China yesterday, China today," and three study tours in China focusing on education. (CK)

Traces Japan's attitude toward and preparation for national defense from the 1930s to 1978. Topics discussed include Japan's indifference to defense since World War II, America's responsibility to defend Japan in case of military attack, the possibility of a Soviet attack on Japan, and public opinion about defense in Japan. Journal availability:…

Project Emperor-I has issued two interactive videodiscs on China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di. The videodiscs contain film footage from the archaeological excavation in China, images of artifacts, interviews with Qin specialists, and the full text of articles about the ancient burial site. Development of the videodiscs for scholars involved…

This paper, intended as lecture material for university students or as background material for teachers of social studies and world history, assumes that students already have some knowledge about the origins, practices, and beliefs of Islam, but that they have no prior background about Indonesia or its history. The paper describes the diversity…

This book investigates if there is a link between Tibetan ethnicity and education and, if so, how it functions. Research focused on the questions "Do the educational achievements of Tibetans in Tibet, India, and Switzerland differ and how can possible differences be attributed to their position as an ethnic group in these countries?"…

This packet accompanies a slide series designed to introduce students to the changes in the arts of India over time. The packet includes an essay introduction to the early influences on Indian life, maps of the region with classroom activities, a time line of the chronology of India from 2300 B.C. to the present, stories and illustrations of the…

"Tora no Maki" or "Scroll of the Tiger" is a teacher's guide designed to aid in teaching appropriate standards for social studies content and skills, using a contemporary focus on Japan's culture and economy. The 19 lessons are divided into three grade levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Topics of the…

Nearly 200 bibliographic resources on Asian and Pacific Americans (APA) groups that discuss historical, social science, and creative literature topics are included. The titles listed are either annotated bibliographies or literature reviews which are arranged by APA groups except for an initial general APA section and concluding sections on…