This guide is designed for a seminar in which ideas arising from major social, economic, and political problems are examined. Performance objectives for the course include discussing ideas in order to arrive at solutions, conducting research on specific issues of concern chosen by each student, presenting opinions and research to the class, analyzing live and taped discussion sessions of the seminar, and developing a respect for the opinions and philosophies of others. Also included are "Course Content," which discusses the rationale for the course and the range of subject matter; "Teaching Strategies," which contains activities and techniques; "Student Resources," which lists state-adopted textbooks, non-state-adopted supplementary materials, reference materials, periodicals, and media resources; and "Teaching Resources," which lists textbooks, professional books, periodicals, films, and filmstrip/record sets. (RB)