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Evans, Colin – Studies in Higher Education, 1990
The article describes organizing a seminar in the humanities as a "metalogue" where the object of study is both a text and the occasion itself, as well as the conscious analogical relation between the two. Two examples of the seminar as metalogue are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Humanities, Learning Processes

Sjoquist, Douglas P. – Social Studies, 1986
Maintains that junior college humanities courses must incorporate a global perspective and that the history of Western Civilization be taught within the framework of world history. Presents goals and methods for a world civilizations course. (JDH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Global Approach, Humanities
Stern, Milton R. – Continuum, 1981
From the standpoint that the humanities represent a second change for adult students, the author addresses the issues of noncredit nondegree programs, the organization and funding of continuing education, and the promotion of humanities courses. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Continuing Education, Course Descriptions, Humanities
Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1985
Humanities programs at selected colleges are described, and the value of emphasizing subject matter in humanities programs is discussed in an article by Richard Ekman, "A Plea for Practical Idealism." The most effective programs encourage students to respect subject matter, engage important questions, and search for answers to the…
Descriptors: College Programs, Course Descriptions, Cultural Education, Higher Education
Fiol-Matta, Liza, Ed.; Chamberlain, Mariam K., Ed. – 1994
This volume documents the Ford Foundation's Mainstreaming Minority Women's Studies program to encourage curriculum transformation by concentrating on the issues, learning, research, and achievements of women of color in the United States. Part 1 is on faculty development and begins with two essays: "Shifting Models, Creating Visions: Process…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development
English, John C. – 1977
The goals and content of an interdisciplinary course on the history of ideas, which is required at Baker University as part of its general education program, are described in this position paper. The course aims to help students appreciate the complex character of historical reality and to help them clarify their values and make responsible moral…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives
English, John C. – 1977
The foundations upon which Baker University's interdisciplinary course on the history of ideas is built are described in this position paper. The particular situation of the Baker students and faculty members is analyzed by way of identifying the needs, resources, and problems to be resolved. The presuppositions and definitions from which the…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
To Educate the People Consortium, Detroit, MI. – 1982
This working paper is an intermediary stage in the development of a new telecurriculum for the To Educate the People Consortium. Section 1 is an introduction to the process. Section 2 contains the outlines of 18 courses in the telecurriculum based on concept papers submitted by teams from the consortium. Each course is in the format of six 1-hour…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Blue Collar Occupations, College Programs
Mason, Mary; Chew, Martha – 1983
Two papers explore feminist strategies for adapting traditional humanities and English courses to the needs of nontraditional and professional students. The first paper, "A Feminist Approach to Teaching Humanities to Non-Traditional Students" by Mary Mason, discusses a "public humanities" course, that is, a course for returning students who hope…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Displaced Homemakers
Cutcliffe, Stephen H., Ed. – 1979
Newsletter issues pertaining to Lehigh University's Humanities Perspectives on Technology (HPT) Program, which was renamed the Science, Technology and Society Program, are presented. Additionally, a newsletter article excerpt entitled "Elements of Technology in a Liberal Education" is included. Two 1977 issues of "HRP News,"…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Cultural Context, Engineering Education