The purpose of this paper is to review some of the central segments of educational activities in the German Democratic Republic in order to determine the extent to which the two-way relationship implied in the "authoritarianism" model fits the present situation. (Author/RK)

Analyzes Chinese policy toward secondary English curriculum during five time periods, 1956-present. Focusing on links between politics and education and on the role of a centralized bureaucracy gives only a partial picture of curriculum development, which also includes a widening base of stakeholders, increasing sensitivity to teacher concerns,…