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Fersh, Seymour – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Biographies, Humanities, Non Western Civilization
Benade, Judith A. – 1985
Biographies of five men who dedicated their lives to fighting for the independence of India are presented. Mohandas K. Gandhi, born in 1869, spent his life in non-violent resistance to the many injustices being perpetrated against the poor and needy of India. Born in 1876, lawyer Mohammad Ali Jinnah was close in ideas, hope, and spirit to Gandhi.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Biographical Inventories, Biographies
Embree, Ainslie T., Ed. – 1968
The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Non Western Civilization, Paperback Books
Download full textEmbree, Ainslie T., Ed. – 1968
The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Non Western Civilization, Paperback Books
Fisher, Marguerite J. – Soc Stud, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Developing Nations, Geographic Regions
ELDER, JOSEPH W., ED. – 1967
THESE READINGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMPANY COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES DEALING WITH INDIA, ESPECIALLY THOSE USING THE "CIVILIZATION OF INDIA SYLLABUS" (BY THE SAME EDITOR AND PUBLISHERS, SEPTEMBER 1965). VOLUME I CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS--(1) "VEDIC AND UPANISADIC BASES OF INDIAN CIVILIZATION," BY J.A.B. VAN BUITENEN, (2)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Culture, History, Indians
Gordon, Sue – 1969
This resource guide was published to assist those who are trying to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subcontinent of India. It is divided into three parts: 1) an annotated list of selected periodicals including both western and Indian journals and Indian newspapers in a variety of fields: Asian studies, economic and social…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Humanities, Newspapers
Kohn, Jackie – Instructor, 1972
Article shows how a visitor from another country enriched a social studies program; describes methods used, and the results gained with these methods. (RB)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Exchange, Ethnic Groups
Vestal, Theodore M. – 1970
After a three year review of films on India available in the United States, the Resource Center offered this guide to those motion pictures adjudged best for use in American classrooms. There are twelve documentary films and four commercial feature films included for use at any level of school, college, or university study: Child of the Streets; A…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Cross Cultural Studies, Films
Murphy, Patrick – 1998
Designed for a teacher of social studies at the secondary level (grades 7-12) this curriculum project introduces students to different aspects of Indian culture. Along with introductory elements, the project offers suggestions for assignments and projects for students to complete. The curriculum project begins with brief sections on…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Assignments, Class Activities, Cultural Context
Shilling, James T. – 1990
Believed to have been written about the 4th century B.C., the "Ramayana" is one of the oldest epic poems in world literature. This exercise, which takes seven or eight days to complete, is intended to acquaint Westerners with the "Ramayana" in an informal format that may spark a desire to read further in the epic and to become…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Peer reviewedKaran, P.P.; And Others – Journal of Geography, 1978
Analyzes the spatial patterns of acceptance of birth control practices in India and examines the relationship between these patterns and levels of economic development. Suggests implications of the area differences in acceptance patterns for family planning program policymakers. (Author)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Attitude Change, Contraception, Differences
Nimbark, Ashakant – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Beliefs, Cultural Background, Developing Nations
LAMBERT, RICHARD D. – 1962
THE 21 WORKING PAPERS IN THIS BOOK WERE PREPARED BY AMERICAN SCHOLARS IN THE FIELD OF SOUTH ASIAN AREA AND LANGUAGE STUDIES FOR A CONFERENCE CONVENED BY THE COMMITTEE ON SOUTH ASIA OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR ASIAN STUDIES IN 1961. THE CONFERENCE DEALT WITH THE NEED FOR RESEARCH ON SPECIFIC COUNTRIES AND IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES AS WELL AS THE PRESENT…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Conference Reports, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
Hantula, James – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1986
Shows how to use common topics within area studies to develop important social studies skills. The example provided illustrates how to develop data analysis, data evaluation, problem solving, and map skills using the topics of bamboo and the Bhopal, India, chemical disaster. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies
