Discusses the content of the 'A' level (first year of college) economics course. Concludes that instructors must resist teaching more theory than students can absorb. Contends that greater depth on certain topics may be necessary, requiring other content to be shifted to later courses in the economics degree. (JDH)

This article summarizes some of the testing changes which have taken place in the 'A' level economics course and briefly discusses the current role of the essay paper. States that the essay exam has been particularly effective in measuring higher order thinking skills and discriminating between more and less able students. (JDH)

This article defines the concepts of economic literacy and development education as used in a three-year project aimed at increasing students' awareness of global economic interdependence. (JDH)

A six-step method was used to evaluate and revise a computer literacy course for preservice teachers at Kansas State University. Sex equity concepts were integrated into all aspects of the course as a means of influencing attitudes and behavior. (MT)

This paper addresses the hybrid communication course and its tradition of teaching students a variety of important communication skills. The three-fold mission of the hybrid course in teaching interpersonal, group, and public speaking skills places the hybrid communication course in an important position at the dawn of the 21st century. Even…