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Woolman, David C. – 1997
This paper begins with a comparative regional survey of the current status of democracy and development in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. Each region shares a legacy of colonial domination by European powers. The comparative study uses criteria from the basic needs approach. Critical social thought and future visions about democracy and…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Comparative Education, Democracy, Developing Nations
Erduran, Sibel – 1996
This study traces Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot students' perceptions of the Cyprus conflict. The data comes from a 1993 Harvard workshop which included 11 Turkish Cypriot and 38 Greek Cypriot students. The workshop was a collaboration of Harvard's Conflict Management Group, AMIDEAST, and US AID. The objective of the workshop was to teach…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries, Global Education, Higher Education
Bragdon, Ann E. – 1997
This paper presents slide narration to accompany eight separate units on India to be used in World History classes or other areas across the curriculum. Units include: (1) "Religion: India's Diverse Temples and Sacred Places"; (2) "Styles of Dress: Shimla to Kerala"; (3) "Traditional Dance in India"; (4) "South…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Foreign Countries
Peters, Richard – 1989
How the Korean peninsula came to be divided in 1945 is discussed, and the stalemated situation that has existed since that time is described. This brief history is followed by lesson plans for grades 6-12. The lesson plans include goals and objectives, activities, and assessment techniques for teaching the following concepts: (1) territorial…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, History Instruction
Vazquez, Blanca, Ed. – Centro de Estudios Puertoriquenos Bulletin, 1990
This theme issue of the "Centro Bulletin" examines media stereotypes of Latinos and presents examples of alternatives. "From Assimilation to Annihilation: Puerto Rican Images in U.S. Films" (R. Perez) traces the representation of Puerto Ricans from the early days of television to the films of the 1970s. "The Latino 'Boom'…
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Film Industry, Film Production, Hispanic Americans
Sproule, J. Michael – 1984
To recount the development of the propaganda analysis movement before and since World War I, this paper reviews the precursors of the movement, traces the propaganda conciousness produced by wartime campaigns and subsequent domestic campaigns, and looks at major obstacles to propaganda analysis produced by social and academic conditions after…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Content Analysis, Higher Education, Intellectual History
Kinoshita, Jane – 1977
This resource guide contains seven units of study on the modern history of Hawaii. The one-semester course for use at the high school level is a study of the historical development of modern Hawaii within the context of social, political, and economic growth and development of the state. An introductory unit attempts to anticipate future problems…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Futures (of Society), Modern History, Politics
Slade, Mark – 1970
The implications of modern communications media for social, scientific, and philosophical structures are examined. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between the rules of combination of images in films and current trends in humor, scientific theories, and philosophical structures and to the speed-up of information processing made…
Descriptors: Computers, Film Study, Films, Information Dissemination
Davis, Daniel F. – 1972
A model is used to provide a framework for secondary teachers of intercultural studies who wish to compare and contrast developing nations and, further, to identify characteristics of the nature of the society to determine the nations' modernity. Although C. E. Black's model is general, i.e. it applies to all countries, the author applies this…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies
Brown, James Seay, Jr.; Gillespie, J. David – Improving College and University Teaching, 1977
Problems and successes of teaching an interdisciplinary and innovative course on the 1960's are reviewed by the team that taught it at Samford University. The basic framework was chronological, with heavy reading assignments and group discussions used to cover the social and political issues of the decade. (LBH)
Descriptors: American Culture, Course Content, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Brown, Frederick Z. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Much of the content of college courses on the Vietnam War is superficial and biased toward the American point of view. The greatest problem is ignorance about the Vietnamese perspective, both Communist and non-Communist. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Communism, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content
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Higuero, Francisco J. – Journal of General Education, 1987
Reviews the shortcomings of the European university of the 1930s as described by Ortega y Gasset in "The Mission of the University." Considers Ortega's recommendations for educational and political reform within the context of his concepts of life, culture, science, historical crisis, and vocation. Addresses his objectives for teaching…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Objectives
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Shin, Se Ho – Social Studies, 1988
Examines projections about the future of Korea, predicting a highly diversified society built upon industrialization and moving toward an information society. Discusses the growing middle class and its societal implications and considers the effects of the country's increasing democratization. (GEA)
Descriptors: Asian History, Economic Progress, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
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Rothney, John – History Teacher, 1987
Discusses the development of a twentieth century world history course, its possibilities, pitfalls, and rationale. Includes a course outline, readings, audio-visual materials, and discussion topics. (GEA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Winkler, Karen J. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
According to some historians, many scholars studying the 1960s have ignored key aspects of the decade, including the conservative movement in American politics, the contributions of women, continuity in a time of social change, and the economic results of activism. (MSE)
Descriptors: Activism, Civil Rights, Conservatism, Cultural Influences
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