At the German Department of the University of South Carolina, courses of literature in translation and general cultural courses were open to all students of the university to offset low foreign language enrollments. The content, design and evaluation of these courses is presented. Films were extensively used as a medium of instruction. (TL)

Points out new directions of translation courses since the abolishment of foreign language requirements in many U.S. colleges. Describes the objectives, teaching methods, materials, problems and evaluation of an experimental course entitled "The Art of Translation." (TL)

The design of language courses for college students with little previous study of languages is discussed. Language courses for students preparing for professions other than the teaching of a foreign language are outlined for each instructional level. Suggestions are made for increasing public awareness of foreign language study. (SW)

Offers ideas for designing or redesigning English composition courses so that they meet the needs of students in nonacademic, vocational programs. (GW)

Examines the curriculum kit "Resource Development--Brazil and Canada." It facilitates a rounded study of the theme of resource development and is designed to enable teachers and students to update, add, or delete sections. A brief account of its objectives, materials, and underlying curriculum principles is given. (Author/JK)

Describes in detail the planning of the courses, division of the material into segments, and the sequence of their introduction. A measure of flexibility is seen as necessary. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses significant differences between face-to-face and distance education, considering the characteristics of students in each type of class. Examines the issues of the transfer of content, how content should be structured, what media are used, how the individual needs and motivation should be handled, and the role of evaluation. (GEA)

Considers aims of masters degrees in education against background of controversy about distance teaching of such courses; examines components of masters course design via distance teaching experience in Australia and United Kingdom; considers design requirements of the advanced project and specifies necessary support facilities; and describes…

The six stages of citizenship development through which a child passes from the time of birth are discussed, and the teaching methods and curriculum for citizenship education that are appropriate at the various levels are described. (RM)

The effectiveness of a one-semester health education course for preservice elementary school teachers that would explore the philosophy and trends of health education while developing a personal philosophy of wellness is examined. Course design, goals, scope, and sequence of a preservice health course are presented. (DF)

The process of developing an elementary art curriculum intended for national distribution is described. Emphasis is on the theoretical and practical criteria employed in making curriculum decisions. (Author/RM)

A model for a geriatric optometry curriculum that defines key content areas and addresses the values essential for effective practice and basic therapeutic modalities used in treatment regimens with older adults is outlined. (MSE)

Some aspects of planning second language programs along communicative lines are examined, and a framework for planning communicative classroom activities is described. The problem of determining whether to start planning with methodology and materials or overall curriculum design is discussed at length. A practical solution, a teacher's handbook…

Describes the process used by the Milwaukee Area Technical College to arrive at a new curriculum design: a geriatrically oriented curriculum that prepares graduates to work in nursing homes. The new curriculum focuses heavily on care of the elderly; students study geriatric nursing and work with older adults. (CT)

This paper explores the unique curriculum design issues involved with the integration of qualitative data analysis software (QDAS) in online instruction of qualitative research. The Qualitative Research III--Analysis course was designed for graduate students and offered in a blended online format using the NVivo[R] software program and the…