Suggests the study of individual foreign language systems as an introductory step in the pursuit of a discipline of language. (AEA)

The review of physician-prescribing is recognized as an important function for pharmacists. It is suggested that a course aimed at antibiotic drug prescribing review (DPR) would provide the opportunity to reinforce and apply the principles of DPR and to demonstrate how theoretical knowledge of antibiotics could be applied directly to practice.…

Presents a detailed outline of topics and lectures and references for a survey course on process synthesis at Auburn University, Alabama. (JN)

Described is the Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art which encourages in-depth involvement by basing one-third of its requirements on the student's demonstrated ability to select and develop a project which makes greater demands than the usual assignment. This special project phase is described in depth. (KC)

Argues that teachers and students must take an active and balanced part in learning. Describes the application of this philosophy of "shared responsibility" in a psychology course at Los Angeles City College. (AYC)

Describes a series of techniques used by instructors in sociology courses on the college level to help students learn about and become actively involved in using classical and contemporary sociological theory. Three concepts form the basis of the approach--activity, rationality, and personal knowledge. (DB)

Presents the history of a graduate course on the teaching of technical communication, its content, goals and achievements. (RL)

Presents writing exercises and approaches for teaching composition skills that law students will need. The focus is on critical analysis of previous law cases and the content as well as organization of compositions. (HTH)

An introductory architectural history course that compares basic institutional building types produced by different cultures in the past is described. The focus is on understanding that form and use are reflective of the various meanings associated with such types from one time to another and from one civilization to another. (MLW)

Suggests that business students should be offered business-related economics courses on subjects such as managerial economics and business conditions analysis. Philosophy and content of these courses are suggested. (DB)

Describes the development of a course in graphics and audiovisuals as they are applied in technical communication. Includes brief discussions of the course design, general course structure, course objectives, course content, student evaluation, and student reaction. Indicates that the course includes information on theory, graphics, audiovisuals,…

Suggests several approaches to stimulate personal involvement of students in an undergraduate personality (psychology) course. Approaches include complementing book learning with experience, teaching relevant subjects, and minimizing student feelings of risk by providing them ample feedback. (Author/DB)

Courses developed by the Department of Periodontics of the State University of New York at Stony Brook that are intended to stimulate college students to consider careers in dentistry are described. Four types of courses are offered for students interested in research. (MLW)

Describes a course designed to give journalism students functional knowledge in business and economics so that they can become business news reporters. (RL)

A search strategy for research in physical education based on a system developed by MacGregor and McInnis is suggested for teaching to physical education students. The strategy involves the use of encyclopedias, dictionaries, yearbooks, reviews of research, abstracts, citation indexes, periodical indexes, bibliographies, government documents, and…