The paper provides a framework for identifying trends in planning in Latin American universities for the last 20 years. Identification of the planning trends is based on two main dimensions: the purpose of the relationship between universities and the external environment (organization-centered versus society-centered), and the degree by which the…

The current state of higher education in Latin America is examined in discussion papers which attempt to identify the major problems in efficiency, finance, and equity in the area and offer policy choices for improving university performance and quality while maximizing society's return on its investment. The papers are organized as follows: (1)…

Cross-cultural psychology has begun to analyze cultural differences on collectivism and the implications of these differences for social processes such as group productivity. This study examined natural social interaction during a problem-solving task that required discussion and the establishment of a consensus. The relationship of collectivist…

This serial publication covers the period from January to December 1986, citing 308 entries in the field of Chicano Area Studies by the Coleccion Tloque Nahuaque, within the Library of the University of California at Santa Barbara. The materials, published between 1926 and 1986, are listed by categories and presented alphabetically by author. The…

This revised edition of Native Peoples was prepared to provide information for teachers, librarians, and others interested in materials about North American Indians, Inuit, and Metis. It also includes an appendix of resources relevant to Central and South American Indian cultures. Annotated citations of reading materials are provided as well as…

A collection of Native and newcomer Canadian children's activities and games have been gleaned from various cultural sources for children to benefit from Alberta's diversity of ethnic groups. The handbook forms a framework for the teacher/parent to organize activities for children allowing change and modification if necessary. The first section…

"Communcacion popular" is an attempt by the peasant classes in Latin America to set up communication channels, independent of the hierarchy of intermediaries, that link them to the ruling elite. This language of liberation is self-reliant and defiant, coloring every aspect of its participants' lives. Its channels of communication are…

Culture is a powerful force that may affect the reception and acceptance of communication. To determine if culture has an effect on perceived speaker effectiveness, students in one introductory speech communication class in a Florida university and a variety of courses in a university in the Bahamas, were given an 80-item questionnaire that was…

REASONS ARE ADVANCED FOR STUDYING PORTUGUESE, BASED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING WORLD, ESPECIALLY BRAZIL, TO THE UNITED STATES. DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND EDUCATION NOT ONLY TESTIFY TO THE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE BUT ALSO NOTE THE ADVANTAGES OF SUCH STUDY. LANGUAGE STUDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT…

Utilizing data for blacks, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and other Spanish heritage Americans, a model of urban differentiation was evaluated. Building on recent research of black-white patterns, the model related some structural characteristics of metropolitan areas (manufacturing employment, the presence of two important minorities, recent…

The purpose of this study is to consider methods for providing adequate library and information services for U. S. international education programs. The state of U.S. library resources for the following eight world-area programs was reviewed to determine common library needs and problems: Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, South Asia,…

This teacher's manual is an annotated bibliography of basic and supplementary books in English on topics which can be used to form the basis of an interdisciplinary college introductory course on Latin America. Topics presented include: the land and the physical environment; the Indian heritage; history; the people; the social structure; politics…

Government has stressed colonization or settlement of frontier lands as its primary approach to land reform. Several types are examined including: government colonies, sponsored either by federal or state governments; private colonies, promoted by private companies for profit; frontier colonies, normally promoted by national groups migrating from…

This conference report focuses on three major areas of interest: (1) land reform in Colombia, (2) social change in Popayan, and (3) implications for research in agrarian structure in Colombia. A case study dealing with Colombia's sequence of moves toward land reform over the last 40 years is reviewed. The impact of political factors and social…

This booklet presents a list of 34 Spanish-language newspapers published in the United States and Latin America, 23 newsletters with information in the field of bilingual education, and 42 magazines published in Spanish and available in the U.S. Information includes the name of the publication, the city or country of origin, the address of the…