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Swaffar, Janet K. – Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, 1989
The insularity and preoccupation with Western culture and ideas in the United States presents difficulties for the effective teaching of Eastern languages and culture. Interdisciplinary cooperation at all educational levels is needed to encourage the learning and teaching of less commonly taught Eastern languages. (CB)
Descriptors: Arabic, Chinese, College Second Language Programs, Cultural Differences
Claydon, Leslie F. – 1980
Reporting on Australia's attempts to aid in the resettlement of European and Asian refugees and other immigrants, this paper focused on the progress of governmental institutions in dealing with migrant problems such as education, employment, and cultural integration. The language barrier, caused by a lack of knowledge of English by the majority of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Education, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education