Starting from the belief that objective scholarship is a necessary requisite in a black studies rationale, the author goes on to point out the complexities in attaining that objectivity. Teacher qualifications and student participation in planning are briefly discussed. (JB)

Discusses the reasons for the apparent reluctance to set up separate formal courses on translation theory, citing the difficulties involved in getting appropriate materials and devising the appropriate methods. For the syllabus designer, proposes a course outline that specifies course objectives, discusses selection and sequencing of topics, and…

Examines the invitations and speech situations implicit in lyric poetry that often alienate students with little poetry experience. Presents five conditions English teachers can provide that will make poetry more accessible to students, particularly the invention needed to accept the "invitation" of a poem. (HTH)

Discusses objectives for college-level advanced history courses: to convey a general sense of history of the area studied, create a basis for the enjoyment of history as an intellectual pastime, and give the student a humanistic perspective on the processes of historical thinking. Provides description of history of modern China course. (Author/KC)

Describes the Environmental Education Network Project sponsored by the Environment and Consumer Protection Service of the Commission of European Communities. (HM)

Describes college-level film courses which lend themselves to a variety of political science subjects: American politics through Hollywood film; the police; 1984 and beyond; citizens, mobs, and vigilantes. Courses not only provide information but also involve students in analysis and creativity. (KC)

The authors suggest that teachers colleges and schools should cooperate in putting some emphasis on discipline training for prospective and new teachers. Objectives for such training are listed. (Editor/SJL)

A University of Georgia professor of children's literature describes course objectives, content and methodology. Emphasis is on student reflection on personal and societal biases and misconceptions about children's literature, as well as values and political issues that impact on book selection. Children's books from the course reading list are…

Argues that technical communicators must be prepared to communicate via multiple media, including video. Describes a technical scriptwriting course that develops skills useful in several media. Discusses pedagogical strategies, three major assignments, reading assignments, client assignments, production diary assignment, and new technology. (SR)

An investigation on whether a course designed strategically so that assessment methods are aligned with course objectives promotes the students' capacity for higher-order cognitive thinking is presented. Students' view of their own learning process in this course is examined.

Although many universities require courses in management information systems for their business majors, little information exists as to what objectives should be included in the course, and the course topics vary greatly across institutions. Differences in course objectives even exist within schools if multiple sections of the course are taught by…