It is crucial to improve the management of nonprofit organizations, not only to make them more accountable, but to make them more effective in accomplishing their charitable goals. Two courses--an undergraduate course at the University of Denver and a graduate course at the University of Colorado at Denver--are described. (MLW)

Discusses aims and objectives of the "Modular Courses in Technology" project. Project aims include developing intellectual ability in a technological context and practical technological skills. Modules, module format, different approaches in forming examination syllabi, and other areas are considered. (JN)

Provides ideas and suggestions for helping students increase their problem-solving skills, including a four-step general problem-solving approach. Specific examples (considering qualitative problems and problem sequence) and comments on testing/grading are also provided. (JN)

Describes a course designed to familiarize students with alternative sources of energy, with emphasis on problem-solving strategies. Includes list of major topics/subtopics addressed and list of textbooks and recommended readings on alternative energy sources. (JN)

Described is a sociology of communications and media course in which college students look at and analyze major media institutions in order to understand communications in society. The strategy of developing students' analytic, synthesis, and critical thinking skills is applicable to other programs and courses. (RM)

Attitudinal and behavorial goals of political and ideological education in the German Democratic Republic remained stable over the period in which, unsurprisingly, both content of courses and methods underwent radical change; conditions in the first decade differed greatly from those prevailing later. (BRR)

A study was conducted based on an analysis of computer study courses leading to CSE and 0-level examinations. Several findings are discussed and questions about future developments are raised. Syllabus content (including history, hardware, basic computer science, programming, applications, and implications), format, and examinations are among the…

A team-teaching approach to a college-level world history course using a lecture-lab format was very popular with students. One professor taught historical methods, including oral history, quantification, local history, family history, and visual history, in his labs. A detailed course outline is provided. (RM)

The use of the case method technique in a newswriting course stresses intensive analysis and discussions of carefully chosen "cases"--professionally written feature stories--that show what a feature is and how one should be written. (HOD)

Describes a university course on East German art and politics. Provides a syllabus and list of required tests. (EKN)

A 10-week, full-time elective nutritional support clerkship designed for fifth-year pharmacy students is described. The course refines the student's communication skills and develops the student's ability to properly prepare and adjust a nutritional therapy plan. A weekly student activity plan and student evaluation form are appended. (MSE)

Examines what college English teachers are thinking and doing in writing courses and programs. Indicates that the teaching of writing has not been greatly influenced by new research in writing and composition and offers suggestions for bridging the gap between theory and practice. (MM)