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Embree, Ainslie T., Comp.; And Others – 1966
Three hundred and sixteen books dating from 1915 to 1966 with the majority published in the 1950s and 1960s are listed in this annotated bibliography. The purpose of the guide is to identify basic books on Asia which are especially useful for teachers, mature students, and adults who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of Asian…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Graham, Robert H. – 1971
This bibliography, compiled primarily for instructors and students of comparative and international education courses at the university level, is organized by topic and geographic area. Topics covered include: (1) general materials in the field of comparative and international education, including references and sources of data; (2) standard texts…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Asian History, Bibliographies
Embree, Ainslie T., Comp.; And Others – 1971
This selective bibliography, compiled and annotated by Asian specialists, is intended for the general reader as a continuation of Asia: A Guide to Basic Books published in 1966. The purpose is to identify 156 books covering extensive subject areas about Asia. The supplement is a geographically arranged into four major sections: General Asia, South…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Kelahan, Brian, Ed.; Penn, Marni, Ed. – 1996
These books offer primary source readings focusing on significant eras of world history and the pivotal role of the Middle East. Each "crossroad" examines a particular juncture in world history through the cultural and economic crosscurrents that existed at the time. The eras identified include: (1) "The Medieval Period"; (2)…
Descriptors: African History, Arabs, Asian History, Foreign Countries
Greenberg, Hazel Sara, Ed.; Mahony, Liz, Ed. – 1995
These books offer primary source readings focusing on issues of identity and personality in the Middle East. Individual sections of the books examine a particular issue in personality development through the perspectives of Islamic religion and cultural tradition. The issues of identity include: (1) "Religion"; (2) "Community";…
Descriptors: African History, Arabs, Asian History, Foreign Countries
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Sweeney, Jo Ann; Foster, Stuart – Social Studies, 1995
Presents an inquiry lesson about social, economic, and political changes in Vietnam since 1986. Discusses the background for the lesson and asserts that students will use processes of inquiry and critical thinking to complete the assignments. Includes instructional materials and suggestions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Asian History, Class Activities, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Change
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Koike, Ikuo; Tanaka, Harumi – World Englishes, 1995
Discusses the current and future status of foreign language education in Japan, focusing on the social, economic, and political influences on foreign language education policy. The Japanese government's foreign language education policies from the 19th century through the present are reviewed. (five references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Asian History, Educational History, Educational Policy, Educational Trends
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Priest, Quinton – Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that South Korea can be an excellent subject for an effective unit on history, economic development, critical thinking skills, and cross-cultural understanding. Provides background information and a list of teacher resources for planning a unit on South Korea. (CFR)
Descriptors: Asian History, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Economic Development
Slobin, Mark – 1977
The music of the peoples who inhabit either Central Asia or the Volga-Ural region of Asia is explored in this document, which provides information that can be incorporated into secondary or higher education courses. The Central Asian music cultures of the Kirghiz, Kazakhs, Turkmens, Karakalpaks, Uighurs, Tajiks, and Uzbeks are described and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Cultural Education
Crystal, Eric – 1988
This preliminary paper reviews the political and cultural history of the Cambodian refugees who have settled in large numbers in California communities. The kingdom of Cambodia was a major power in Southeast Asia from the ninth century A.D. until March 1970, and its Buddhist culture influenced the dance, music, architecture, and linguistic…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Asian Americans, Asian History, Buddhism
Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1976
This is an annotated listing of 25 items that can be used in connection with instruction in Ukrainian language, culture, history, and literature. Items include surveys, journals, literary works, and other scholarly and instructional materials on the history and current status of the Ukraine and Ukrainian immigrants to Canada. (AM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian History, Cultural Education, Dictionaries
COLE, ALLAN B. – 1967
ASIAN STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS HAVE PASSED THEIR PIONEER STAGE AND REQUIRE EXPANSION AND MORE DEPTH. THERE IS NEED FOR PREPARING TEACHERS BY SUMMER INSTITUTES, BY SERVICES WHICH SHOULD BE SUPPLIED BY A SERVICE CENTER, AND BY LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR STUDIES AT GRADUATE CENTERS AND IN ASIA. THE TEACHING OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES SHOULD BE…
Descriptors: Asian History, Chinese, Chinese Culture, Cultural Education
Panigrahi, Lalita – 1973
This is a guide to a series of 8mm loop films on the Indian cities of Kanchipuram, Jaisalmer (two films), Fatehpur Sikri, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Bombay, Simla, Goa, Jamshedpur, and Ahmedabad. Each four to five minute film is a source of material for self-study and for group discussion by students in introductory civilizations courses, comparative…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Developing Nations, Filmstrips
Foreign Service (Dept. of State), Washington, DC. Foreign Service Inst. – 1971
This selected bibliography focuses on the Near East and North Africa. Among the topics covered are: Documentary Collections, History, Politics, and International Relations, Islam and the Islamic World, the Arabs, Geography, Art, Literature, Education and Sociocultural Patterns, and Economics, Labor and Oil. An introduction to the series is in SO…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Arabs, Area Studies
Henderson, John W.; And Others – 1971
Changing conditions and events in Thailand required that a third edition of this area handbook incorporating current data be published. It is a compilation of basic facts written with military and other personnel in mind. An analytical appraisal of social, economic, and political aspects is provided with emphasis on the interaction of these…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Communism, Cultural Context
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