The course in computational linguistics described in this paper was given at The American University during the spring semester of 1969. The purpose of the course was "to convey to students with no previous experience an appreciation of the growing art of computational linguistics which encompasses every use to which computers can be put in…

This model provides community college economics instructors with a flexible plan for developing instructional programs and materials to improve the level of economic understanding among non-business majors. More specifically, the model provides instructors with some exposure to the systems approach to instructional design and to appropriate…

The assessment of current practices in college reading improvement courses offered by four-year, degree-granting public institutions in the Midwest was the focus of this survey. Undertaken to determine the availability of such courses and to identify current practices, materials and methods utilized, the survey tapped one hundred thirty-two…

This language arts minicourse guide for Lampeter-Strasburg (Pennsylvania) High School contains a topical outline for a basic vocabulary development course. The guide includes a list of eleven course objectives; an outline of the content and concepts to be studied in the basic vocabulary course; a description of the vocabulary, definitions of the…

Basic printmaking processes and techniques are explored from a historical point of view in this quinmester curriculum guide for grades seven through twelve. Application of design using a variety of media, including linoleum, wood, found materials, paper, and cardboard, is emphasized. Major objectives are for students to: identify historical and…

This quinmester course of easy-to-medium difficulty is recommended for pupils who have had band or have demonstrated satisfactory proficiency on an instrument. Emphasis for both musicianship and performance is placed on intonation, phrasing, sight-reading, and instrumental technical facility, as well as responsibility of the individual to the…

Designed for students in grades seven through twelve, this elective, quinmester guide offers an outline on techniques in enameling. Objectives are for students to research, demonstrate, experiment in, and evaluate the art of enameling by tracing the historical development of the art, applying elements of design, demonstrating techniques and…

Five course titles are included in this music guide for use in grades 7-9: General Music 1, an introduction to music and musical instruments; General Music 2, a survey of types of music; History of Popular Music; Music--Guitar; and Basic Keyboard. The major objective of each course is predicated on student and teacher observation of the students'…

The 12 teacher's guides, emphasizing career education and its infusion into existing curriculum, are for the following units of instruction and suggested grade levels: the department store, K-2; the airport, K-3; measurement and its relationship to baking, K-3; people behind the scenes at school, K-3; books, 1-3; can I be a scientist?, 3-5;…

This document presents an outline for 135-hour course designed to familiarize the student with the manipulative skills and knowledge concerning airframe assembly, rigging, and inspection techniques in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency regulations. The aviation maintenance technician must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of assembly methods…

This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to provide the student with all the foundations necessary to become employable in the automotive air conditioning and heating trade. The course of study includes an orientation to the world of work, the elementary physics of air conditioning and heating, and laboratory experiments…

The course of related study in the carpentry trade is designed to meet the need for organized study in the various technical aspects necessary for an apprentice to become a well-trained journeyman. Divided into four one-year programs, the instructor's manual for the first year presents lessons on familiarizing the student with the trade and its…

This course outline provides major appliance repair students with a fundamental knowledge of waterheaters and dishwashers, and is intended to guide their performance of duties as technicians. Covering the complete electrical and mechanical functions of heaters and dishwashers, the course outline includes goals, specific block objectives,…

The course described in this pamphlet completes the theory of black and white television and introduces the student to basic color. Course content includes goals, specific block objectives, the cathode-ray tube (electrostatic and electromagnetic control), video IF amplifiers and detectors, sound IF amplifiers and audio detectors, colorimetry,…

This course allows students who are interested in careers in apparel manufacturing to learn the techniques for operating the various types of special machines used for finishing garments professionally and for specialty work. Course content includes goals, specific objectives, orientation, safety practices, special machines, assembling a child's…