The subject of history is becoming increasingly irrelevant to contemporary man. Drastic changes in teaching methods, in course design, and in administrators' attitudes chould change the course history, as a subject, seems doomed to follow. (JB)

Due to increasing socio-civic deterioration and collapse, the author identifies the fundamental areas of emphasis for a social studies program that deal with the prime elements in the maintenance of society. (Author/ND)

Describes three different types of curriculum organization (activity curriculum, general education, and core curriculum) and identifies curriculum development principles that emerged from these past practices that are important to issues-centered education today. Discusses ways to apply the curriculum development principles to contemporary efforts…