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Lehmann, Winfred P. – IDEAL, 1987
When computers first became available, scholars in the humanities made little use of them. Language applications were introduced by non-linguists. By contrast, numerical applications were pursued widely in the physical sciences, engineering, and business. Only recently have computer languages and hardware been developed for managing human…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Humanities
Download full textCheney, Lynne V. – 1987
An extensive study of humanities education in the nation's public schools, commissioned by the United States Congress, concludes that history, literature, and languages are inadequately taught, and most students fail to learn important knowledge about their shared past and culture. Data from a nation-wide survey reveal gross ignorance of major…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Core Curriculum, Culture, Curriculum Development
Ryan, Mary – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
An English/French school exchange program provided opportunities for cooperation between language and humanities faculties. A shopping survey was prepared and French pupils conducted street interviews in England. Ideas for activities resulted from cross-faculty interaction. (DH)
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Humanities, Intercultural Programs
von Schmidt, Wolff – 1997
A discussion of the status of German second language instruction, particularly at the postsecondary level, focuses on the role of standards, curriculum, and testing in increasing interest in and support for foreign language education. A substantial decline in German enrollments in the first half of the 1990s is noted, and possible reasons are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Design, Enrollment Influences, German
Davis, Margaret, Ed.; O'Brien, Maryann, Ed. – 1990
This publication is intended for mainstream teachers and school administrators involved in the education of language minority students, and describes professional competencies necessary to capitalize on the linguistic and cultural strengths inherent in a culturally diverse population. The materials included are designed for both training and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Cultural Differences
Waller, Robert A. – 1983
There is a need to incorporate a global perspective into humanities courses and curricula at the college level, to help students understand the international issues which confront all American citizens. This goal can be achieved by a combination of individual and institutional commitments. The key element is the faculty member's role. Humanities…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Dickerson, Wayne B., Ed.; And Others – Issues and Development in English and Applied Linguistics (IDEAL), 1987
Articles in this annual serial include the following: "Four decades with the Computer" (Winfred P. Lehmann); "The Uses of the Personal Computer in the Humanities" (James W. Marchand); "Digging in the Dictionary: Building a Relational Lexicon To Support Natural Language Processing Applications" (Martha Evans, Judith…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
