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Conover, Willis M. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1989
Suggests using political fiction in teaching government or politics. Observes that many political novels reflect their authors' political philosophies and that good fiction about the U.S. political system is not easy to find. Provides an annotated bibliography of leading works of political fiction. (SG)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
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Rifkin, William D. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Presented is a course that applies concepts from sociology, anthropology, linguistics, and social studies of science to the question of expert status. Included are major concepts to be covered, suggested readings and annotated bibliography, and possible class exercises. (KR)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Bibliographies, College Science, Course Content
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Lowry, Bullitt – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1995
Contends that fiction can help students understand historical periods and events. Presents and discusses four criteria for selecting novels to be used in college courses on World War I and World War II. Includes a bibliographic essay on recommended novels for each war. (CFR)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Edwards, Sandra J. – 1980
This four-part report examines earth and space science education as revealed in the findings of a study, in which a literature review, an analysis of curriculum data, and a survey of science instructors were undertaken to explore science instruction at two-year institutions. Part I discusses the difficulties encountered in developing earth and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Credits, Community Colleges, Course Content