This article is based on a two-year multi-method research project, funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council, investigating the experiences of international undergraduate students in UK higher education. In investigating the influences on their experiences and the strategies that students employ, the study has also revealed something…

This article first reviews the extent of Indonesia's cultural diversity and then considers the sorts of educational measures being used for attacking associated problems and for taking advantage of opportunities that this pluralism affords. (Author/AL)

Article suggests implications for the management of foreign and minority workers. (Author/MM)

The construction of self-administered, programed, culture training manuals, called "Culture Assimilators," is described here. These programs provide an apparently effective method for assisting members of one culture to interact and adjust successfully with members of another culture. Culture assimilators have been constructed for the…

A major conclusion of this Texas Education Agency sponsored project was that cultural as well as linguistic relativity must be part of the teacher's basic approach if he is to effectively reach those who differ in language or culture. Appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American…

Discusses the teaching of psychology at the Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in Estonia (Soviet Union). Suggests that teaching occurs without textbooks, library books, handouts, copying machines, or office meetings with students. Reports that students' views of intergroup relations were unlike the views of Western students. Concludes that much of…

Article surveys the ways British universities provide an education of the thought and culture of other European countries. (HS)

Explains that the diversity of Germany has encouraged educators to examine new definitions of literacy and new teaching and learning methods and strategies. Outlines a model called the ABC's of Cultural Understanding and Communication. Provides cross-case analyses which indicate that use of the ABC's model led to increased and differentiated…

Canadian universities and colleges are becoming increasingly ethnoculturally diverse. Two major social forces have contributed to this change: immigration and increasing enrolment of international students. Minority and international students bring their values, language, culture and educational background to our campuses, to add to and enrich our…

Cross-cultural orientation programs are generally intended to help sojourners in countries with cultures that are different from their own to make practical preparations for living abroad; communicate with people in the host country; avoid social errors; refrain from judging the host culture against their own cultural norms; and cope with culture…

An analysis of the fear of several developing nations that satellite technology will lead to widespread erosion of their culture. (HB)

IN THREE ARTICLES ON THE DESIGN OF CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINING WITH EXAMPLES FROM THE PEACE CORPS, HARRISON POINTED OUT THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE CURRENT TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE, DISSENTING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ITS ENDS AND MEANS. HE ARGUES THAT THE METHODS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THE SITUATION WHICH REQUIRES THE ABILITY…

More than 120 nations have Fulbright agreements with the United States. The program, now 36 years old, is intended to increase understanding between nations and foster peaceful communication and discussion among people of the world. (MD)

An attempt to impose Western values on Japan through the education system after World War II had no lasting success after the withdrawal of western occupation troops. (JD)