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Maier, Carol – 1985
An intensive, one-semester introductory Spanish course developed for nursing and other health-care professionals is intended to make possible spoken communication in Spanish, at least on a rudimentary level. The course encountered initial problems of rapidly growing enrollment, lack of appropriate text, and limited scheduling. However, student…
Descriptors: Health Occupations, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Intensive Language Courses
Mendoza, Manuel – 1969
An analysis of a Mexican essay by Samuel Ramos attempts to resolve the issue of whether or not there is a common philosophy in Latin America today. Manuel Mendoza concludes that no such philosophy exists, because the area has not had time to develop an internal character, and as a result, the intellectual and and philosophical concepts are based…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences

Maier, Carol – Hispania, 1986
Describes a course designed to teach nursing students and other health-care professionals enough Spanish to enable them to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients. The textbooks and reading materials used to teach the language and Latin-American culture are described. (SED)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Cultural Education, Education, Higher Education
Vantrease, Maureen – 1994
This unit was developed to give students in grades 7-12 a fuller understanding of the Latin American world, which is a growing part of the multicultural atmosphere in the United States. The unit is used currently in the seventh grade gifted Language Arts program at B. T. Washington Junior High School (Florida). The unit includes; (1) basic…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art, Economics, Education
Toro, Leonor – 1981
Written in Spanish and English, this booklet contains information on Puerto Rico's national symbols, including its anthem, emblem, and flag. Verses to "La Borinquena," the national anthem, are given , as well as the song's historical background and musical evolution, covering contributions of Felix Astol Artes, Paco Ramirez Ortiz, Lola Rodriques…
Descriptors: Bilingual Instructional Materials, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Enrichment

Gutierrez, John R. – ADFL Bulletin, 1987
Discusses the role of qualified native speakers of Spanish beginning work as teaching assistants in the University of Virginia's intermediate Spanish civilization course. The course focuses on Latino culture and civilization and offers American students the chance to interact with a "real" Latin American. (CB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Second Language Programs, Cultural Awareness, Graduate Students

Ruiz-Funes, Marcela – 1999
A significant number of Hispanic children's books and juvenile short stories and novels produced in the last two decades reveal the social and cultural elements that affect the lives, traditions, and beliefs of young adults from Spanish-speaking countries. These books contain sociocultural realism, yet with a touch of the innocence and freshness…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1993
Describes an annual forum of academic and public librarians from the United States and Mexico that discusses common interests such as resource sharing, collection development, and literacy programs and considers longer-range programs. Sidebar articles cover Spanish language publishing in the United States and an annual book fair held in Mexico for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Rodriguez Pino, Cecilia, Comp. – 1993
This bibliography was prepared for middle school and high school teachers participating in a conference at New Mexico State University (July 14-18, 1993), to assist in research and pedagogical endeavors in the teaching of Spanish to native speakers. It is presented in two parts. The first is a bibliography edited by Francisco J. Ronquillo, which…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Guides, Dictionaries, Heritage Education
Oliphant, Dave – 1979
This guide was developed as part of a project to encourage more, and more accurate, teaching about Latin America in U.S. community colleges. The specific purpose of the guide is to survey the range of 20th century Latin American literature in order to suggest various ways in which works from Latin American countries may be integrated into any…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Community Colleges, Foreign Countries
Webster, Jerry W. – 1994
This unit provides relevant material for teaching Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima." This material gives the classroom teacher the opportunity to focus more deeply on the teaching of Anaya's work, especially in the areas of Mexican history and folklore on which the book is based. Objectives for "Bless Me, Ultima" include: (1)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Culture
Ramos, Arnoldo, Ed.; And Others – 1992
This document makes the argument that since the European conquest of the Western Hemisphere, society has had a policy of "covering" the history of the indigenous people. The systems of religion, farming, government, education, and the economy of native peoples from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego were outlawed and repressed. Textbooks…
Descriptors: American Indian History, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Critical Thinking, Culture Contact
Chabran, Richard – American Libraries, 1987
Describes the special needs of users wishing to do research in Latino culture and history, and the response by academic libraries in the areas of special collections, reference services, and instruction programs. A bibliography of references and resources is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Studies, Hispanic American Culture

Benseler, David P. – Modern Language Journal, 1982
Lists the doctoral degrees granted in foreign languages, literature, culture, linguistics, and foreign language education in 1981. The order of entries is major field or area of specialization, institution, author, title of dissertation, and director or supervisor of dissertation. (EKN)
Descriptors: Chinese, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Czech Literature
Maulhardt, Mary – 1994
This curriculum guide is intended: (1) to expose students to the people and customs of Michoacan, Mexico; (2) to explore the meaning of traditional Day of the Dead customs through hands-on experiences; and (3) to build the self-esteem of second language learners of Mexican descent. During the study, students whose primary language is Spanish read…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bilingual Education, Cultural Activities, Death