A course is presented which focuses on the theme of love and its many faceted concerns as reflected through literary works of different times and cultural background. Performance objectives for the student include: (1) exploration of the importance of love in man's life, (2) identification of the various concepts of love, (3) examination of the…

A course presenting the fundamentals of music through ear training, analysis, reading and writing music is given. Objectives include: ear training, reading and analysis, and writing. Course content includes: (1) Review of previous levels if need exists to facilitate placement and determine strengths and weaknesses, (2) Development of aural…

Looks at the goals, content and classroom procedures for making an undergraduate course in rhetoric relevant within a recently restructured collegiate environment. (MH)

This discussion of the inclusion of descriptive cataloging as part of library education describes the descriptive cataloging segment of the curriculum at the University of Washington, including the sequence of courses and the content and objectives of each course. (CLB)

A model is described for teaching about death and dying with emphasis on mental health aspects. The author relates personal observations from her experience as a death educator and suggests precautions for individuals organizing thanatology courses for the first time. (AV)

This national study of 1,857 high school students enrolled in sociology classes in May 1973 examines student views about utility, appropriate objectives, and preferred teaching methods and content of the sociology course. Eight data tables are included. (ND)

The concept of modular educational programming provides a pragmatic means of translating employee developmental needs into educational objectives. (Authors)

A description of teaching composition in one of the most difficult of situations -- an urban commuter college -- and attempts to turn the course into a vital presence in the intellectual lives of the students. (Authors/RY)

The problem of gearing course content to fit the needs of the students is common to most educators. In this article, Dr. Fitzelle discusses the use of an interest inventory as one possibility for solving this problem, especially in child development courses. (Editor)

Students complete a project at Ohio University to understand the process of plant design. This and other goals of a plant design course are discussed, including student/instructor presentations and typical problems confronted by the instructors of the course. (JN)

This outline for a high school yearbook course provides a course description and lists student responsibilities, behavioral objectives for each of nine areas, and resource materials. (GT)

Empire State College, a non-traditional unit of the State University of New York, conducted a series of seminars related to the Watergate Affair, at which 23 students took part in this intensive exploration of a Watergate. It provided tremendous opportunity for insight into the concept of seminars within a college. (Author)