The author discusses the free cultural movement and how it is being influenced by technical development and the trend for social and cultural lives to be more political. (Author/BP)

DEVELOPMENT OF INTEREST IN WORTHWHILE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES HAS BEEN ONE OF IMPORTANT EMPHASES OF THE HIGH HORIZONS PROGRAM. THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TEACHER HAS HAD THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEACHING MUSIC AND/OR ART IN ADDITION TO CORRELATING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITH ALL FACETS OF THE CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND NEW EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS TO…

To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with American holiday celebrations (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day) a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)

To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with such personal occasions as weddings and funerals, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)

The Swedish ethnic theatre in the United States flourished and provided a vigorous cultural expression among Swedish immigrants for over five decades beginning in San Francisco in 1863. Swedes in Chicago alone produced between 9 and 24 plays per season from 1888 to 1915. All over the United States, Swedish settlements had their own Swedish…

Principles and philosophies projected by leading authorities in the park, recreation, and conservation fields are reflected in this conference report. The conference focused on today's peak-performance demands using the theme "Excellence." The report consists of 90 summaries of speeches and presentations on a variety of topics including community…

Libraries in five Swedish communities obtained money for their activities during the year 1970, which those working in the libraries were permitted to use at their discretion. Article took into account the local conditions and traditions and the knowledge of the librarians in increasing cultural facilities and services for the community.…

Racially mixed programs designed to encourage good relationships between black and white students as well as expand their cultural lives are described. (JD)

Out of the need to raise the farmworkers' consciousness and to encourage them to unite, El Teatro Campesino was created to entertain and uplift the morale by the struggling strikers. Today, the group has also published books, poems, posters, and other printed matter; produced films and tapes; and recorded albums. (NQ)

Examines the distribution of elite and popular arts among urban areas and different regions throughout the United States. Finds that most metropolitan areas specialize in one or two forms of both elite and popular culture and that the audiences for both are not mutually exclusive. (GC)

Activities that explore the history of the New Year tradition in the United States and other countries help students gain a better understanding and appreciation of other cultures. (DF)

Folklore played an important part in the acculturation of Black Americans. Folksongs, worksongs, spirituals, and proverbs promoted racial solidarity, expressed thoughts, and served as educational and social tools. (DF)

An interdisciplinary focus promotes learning by providing students with opportunities to solve problems and make meaningful connections within the arts and across disciplines. Interdisciplinary curriculum encourages students to generate new insights and to synthesize new relationships between ideas. This brochure seeks to assist and support…