An anthropology professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara describes how he has transfigured the introductory archaeology course through the use of media. (LS)

Describes semantic relations which are thought to provide underpinning of all coherent stretches of language and are concerned with ways in which one clause, sentence, or series of sentences is interpreted in light of another. Suggests implications which semantic relations might have for EFL syllabus design. (Author/BK)

Discusses the need to take enough time to properly teach second-language students grammatical rules and outlines major points in a first-year Spanish curriculum that stresses reviewing grammatical concepts throughout the four semesters. (18 references) (GLR)

Describes a systematic approach to designing and improving foreign languages courses based on a model of course design. Suggests that the strength of systematically following a model is that the important things are not overlooked. (Author/VWL)

Qualitative research has become increasingly perceived as well suited to the advancement of counseling psychology, yet opportunities for formal training in qualitative inquiry remain inconsistently available within and across graduate programs. For the potential contribution of this approach to counseling psychology to be realized, graduate…

This two-part series describes the structure of the stoichiometry course at North Carolina State University. The course had a variety of learning objectives, and several nontraditional pedagogies were used in the course delivery. This first paper outlines the course structure and policies, the preparation given to the teaching assistants who…

This article describes a possible praxis for an undergraduate learning theories course. The philosophies of "a language-based theory of learning" (Wells, 1999), writing across the curriculum (Young, 1994), learner-centered education (Lambert & McCombs, 1998), and critical-thinking (Paul, 1995) are interwoven with the rationale and…

An innovative course structure which combines a traditional sociology course with a special topic minicourse is described. Possible options for using the structure are discussed. (Author/DE)

A course guide for students in English 152 of Oakland Community College, a composition course in argumentative writing, this document gives the class schedule, the course outline, examples of writing, worksheets, ways of preparing bibliography and note cards, checklists, and a research bibliography, as well as presenting other cogent materials.…

One of a series of modules for possible use as semester or part of semester course discusses problems in a complex public and private transportation system, and encourages proposed solutions. By means of three columns headed: Understandings; Suggested Pupil and Teacher Activities; Source, each page deals with one problem. A Method of Survey…

Describes some rules which might form the six-part framework for the grammar component of a composition course. (DD)