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Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1984
Perspectives on developing international understanding are considered in an essay, and descriptions of the international education at 15 colleges and universities are presented. In the essay, "Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Slow Progress Toward International Understanding," James A. Perkins discusses barriers to change in…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Curriculum, Global Approach, Higher Education
Beach, Richard, Ed.; And Others – Teaching Canada, 1986
Offering varied and diverse information resources to assist in teaching about Canada, this publication contains facts on scholarship availability, student essay writing contests about U.S./Canadian related topics, and analyses of those issues affecting relations between the two countries. Crossword puzzles for classroom use utilize current events…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Download full textBeitz, Steffen; Stahl, Klaus, Ed. – Basis-Info, 1995
This paper examines the definition of "young people" and asserts there is no clear-cut social description of this group with societal expectations differing from culture to culture. The article analyzes the changes affecting the lives of "youth" in Germany and assesses their social attitudes and values. The contents include…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Area Studies, Drug Abuse, Early Adolescents
Levy-Reiner, Sherry, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1986
Interdisciplinary programs at nine colleges and universities are described. An introductory essay, "Reflections from an Interdisciplinary Milieu," by Donald N. Levine discusses the benefits of an interdisciplinary emphasis for undergraduate education. The following programs are featured: Bowdoin College's environmental studies program;…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, College Programs, Decision Making
