This article examines the language needs of culturally different clients from a Black perspective, discusses the problems of languages-in-contact, and presents specific ways for teachers to improve the language competencies of Black students. (Author/HMV)

Reports on a 2 1/2-year research and demonstration project which had as its major goal the development of procedures by which American Indian families could be assisted to avert child separation. Addendum contains comments on the relationship between the problems described by the author and the Indian Child Welfare Act. (BR)

This paper lists four interdependent family characteristics, and argues that they have been distinguishing features of the Western family for several centuries. They are: family membership, mother's age during childbearing, spouse age difference, and presence of other people. Their interrelationships and possible importance in personality…

In explaining both fertility and family development, relationships among patterns which existed under slavery and the changes which they underwent during the century following the Civil War remain a subject of continuing interest, although the answers are by no means as obvious as was formerly thought. (Author)

This article describes a study attempting to correlate language style in elementary school children with sociocultural factors. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This article explains why students should be aware of cultural difference between the source and the target language if they are to make effective use of the latter. (Author/DB)

The political integration of Mexican immigrants is a slow and uneven process. This article discusses these three political orientations found in this population; (1) individual/system blame; (2) perceived discrimination; and (3) support for collective activities. These orientations are influenced by structural relations and institutional policies…

Many immigrant women from Europe settled in Lowell, Massachusetts and worked in textile mills. They lived in enclaves with little knowledge of others beyond their ethnic boundaries. Ethnic groups were in closer proximity in the work place, but the women were uneasy mingling with those outside of their culture. (VM)

Describes a set of exercises for students of college courses on courtship, marriage, and the family. The exercises simulate the life of a relationship from dating to marriage and family life. Presents issues related to application of the simulation in the classroom and analyzes student response to its use. (Author/AEM)

In contrast to the dominant "common elements" knowledge transfer theory, an interpretive perspective is developed, according to which appropriate transfer is socioculturally rather than objectively defined and is selective. Via a synthesis of cognitive research, thinking-skills instruction features effective in promoting transfer are identified.…

This article offers four classroom activities based on the 10 trends identified in Naisbitt's 1982 book, MEGATRENDS: TEN NEW DIRECTIONS TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES. The activities are based on a data retrieval chart, a consequence chart, reverse historical chronology, and guided fantasies. Includes samples of the charts. (JDH)

Demonstrates, through five literary works published between 1927 and 1952, how the optimistic view of the relation between cultural heritage and social change espoused during the Harlem Renaissance developed into a more pessimistic and paradoxical, but ultimately more aesthetically feasible, vision for Afro-American literature. (DMM)

Discusses the language and linguistic transformation of Hawaii, viewing language as socially constitutive, creative, and recreative and pointing out similarities between the language transformation and the Western penetration of Hawaii. (Author/CB)

Presents a point form summary of some of the basic intuitions of the movement known as deep ecology. Suggests how these basic beliefs can be elaborated and put into action. Lists basic references from this field. (TW)

This paper explores potential avenues of analysis and research useful for reconciling the concept of "learning disabilities" both as a medical and a psychological concept. Traditional perspectives are analyzed. Issues regarding the legitimacy of labeling children as learning disabled are discussed. (MT)