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Herskovits, Jean – 1982
This booklet traces the emergence of a democratic government in Nigeria through military dictatorship to the writing of a constitution fashioned on the American model. Chapters include: (1) "Prologue"; (2) "Nigeria Defined"; (3) "Tragedy and Recovery: The First Republic and the Federal Military Government"; (4)…
Descriptors: African History, African Studies, Civil Liberties, Democracy
Linowitz, Sol M. – 1980
This booklet examines one of the most tragic and dangerous paradoxes facing the nations of the world at the end of the 20th century: hunger amid plenty. Even though the world does not lack for food, the problem lies in the distribution and power of ownership. There are serious moral, economic and political reasons why the U.S. in particular should…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Food, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Barrett, Christopher B.; Cason, Jeffrey W. – 1997
This guide is intended to give practical advice that prepares graduate student researchers for the realities and challenges of living and working abroad, with a particular focus on that area of research experience that is between participation and observation. Drawing on the experiences of 150 scholars, funded over a 6-year period by the MacArthur…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Field Studies, Foreign Countries, Graduate Students
Swindell, Rick – 1995
In 1995, there were 107 universities of the third age (U3As) in Australia (up from 104 in 1994) and Australian membership in U3A groups totaled 26,346 (compared to 20,788 in 1994). U3A membership in New Zealand was also up. In view of the increasing popularity of U3As in Australasia and the success of U3A networks in a number of countries…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Articulation (Education), Foreign Countries
Dziuban, Charles D.; Cornett, Jeffrey W.; Moskal, Patsy D. – 1999
This evaluation of CIVITAS-Hungary's "Citizen in a Democracy" competition for 1999 extends the pilot study results obtained in 1998. The evaluation is concerned with the effects of the "Citizen in a Democracy" competition on students, schools, and families in Hungary. The report contains the following sections: "Executive…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Competition
Carty, Winthrop – 1999
This paper analyzes the broad context and covers practical applications for delivering distance education in countries of the developing world. It begins by examining market trends in global higher education and continues by reviewing existing distance education activity in developing countries. This is followed by a discussion of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Lloyd, Wesley P. – Nat Assn Stud Personnel Admin, 1969
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Deans, Deans of Students
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Smith, Sandra N. – Journal of Negro Education, 1982
Describes planning and development activities of a team supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, the Organization of American States, and the Surinam national government, for a model community school for Surinam bush Negro villages. Summarizes team recommendations for modifying teacher education to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Blacks, Community Development, Community Schools
Moore, Michael – Teaching at a Distance, 1981
The logical development of today's distance teaching systems is seen as an international network based on satellite telecommunications technology. It is suggested that Open University students will be able to participate in telephone tutorials in a huge nationwide system, using private lines and special amplification equipment. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communications Satellites, Educational Technology, External Degree Programs
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European Journal of Science Education, 1979
Presents resolution adopted by the Conference on Society and the Study of Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) which was held in Strasburg in November 1978. A list of measures recommended to the European Ministers of Education and some explanatory notes are also presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Conference Reports, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
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College and University, 1979
Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to international educational relations and exchange are summarized. Included is information pertaining to evaluation of foreign credentials, foreign study programs, and the names and addresses of conference participants. (SF)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Comparative Education, Conferences, Evaluation Criteria
Chepesiuk, Ron – American Libraries, 1997
Describes the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) efforts in China, Germany, Canada, Scotland, Jamaica and Brazil. Discusses FirstSearch, an end-user reference service, and WorldCat, a bibliographic database. Highlights international projects developing increased OCLC online availability, database loading software, CD-ROM cataloging,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Chinese, Computer Interfaces
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Thomasson, Gunilla; Fjallbrant, Nancy – Education for Information, 1996
Describes the EDUCATE program (End-User Courses in Information Access through Communication Technology), funded by the European Union for the education of information users. The aim is to produce a self-paced user education course in the selection and use of information sources found on the World Wide Web. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
Collis, Betty – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1996
Discusses issues related to the portability, or transferability, of educational software. Topics include motivations for portability, including economic and social; technology transfer experiences; technical, educational, social/cultural, and organizational factors; examples, including international projects; handling multiple languages; graphical…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences
Waldren, Jon – Gifted Education International, 2003
This article discusses the development of World Class Tests in England that enable gifted students to celebrate their achievement within an international context and to enter the World Class Arena. The Arena is being constructed as an international forum where educators and teachers can communicate on research and best practice. (CR)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
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