Stephen Tchudi, the author of the critique of Hirsch's article on cultural literacy, responds to Hirsch's reponse to his critique and asks: Who gets to define traditional content? (MD)

Describes a list of recently published books for children and adolescents that celebrate the Latino people and their culture. Included are original stories, informative encyclopedias, candid documentaries, and other noteworthy accounts that highlight Latino achievements and beliefs. (GR)

This guide profiles 36 Puerto Rican Studies programs at colleges, universities, and research centers throughout the United States, which comprise the majority of such programs that are available. Only those courses dealing specifically with Puerto Rican issues, and only faculty and staff members who work full-time, are listed. Each profile…

An annotated bibliography of publications relating to Franco-Americans is presented. The publication was designed for secondary school teachers of French or social studies who wish to know more about Franco Americans before initiating mini-courses on this ethnic group. Journal articles, books, and papers presented at professional meetings are…

This bibliography on the use of the computer in the analysis and classification of folklore and folk music cites 107 titles of journal articles, books, and other publications gathered from worldwide sources. Countries represented include Africa, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Haiti, Holland, Hungary, Indonesia,…

The general purpose of this bibliography is to bring to light a wide range of educational literature dealing with those problems in human interaction that stem from differences in cultural background, and in particular to focus on the literature relating cross-cultural differences to the process of education in formal settings. In this, the second…

Another reviewer of E. D. Hirsch's new book, "Cultural Literacy," criticizes the book's concepts and points out that a better title might be "Cultural Literacy: How Good Ideas Go Wrong." (MD)

E. D. Hirsch responds to the critique of his article on the need for cultural literacy. He insists that teaching traditional content is socially progressive. (Author/MD)

The general purpose of this bibliography is to cite a wide range of educational literature dealing with those problems in human interaction that stem from differences in cultural background, and to particularly focus on the literature relating non-linguistic cross-cultural differences to formal education. In this volume, recent fugitive…

The first part of this bibliography cites books designed to provide the overseas student of English a background in British culture, history, institutions, government, and economy. The second part of the bibliography cites simplified readers and comprehension passages also designed to provide this background. All entries are British, and most have…

Provides a brief annotated bibliography of children's books which may be used to foster greater understanding of the five most popular holidays celebrated in U. S. public schools. The holidays are Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and St. Valentine's Day. (JDH)

This selected bibliography covers the following categories: general reference works; history, both general and specialized; biographies and autobiographies; human sciences, including sociology and anthropology; politics and government; law; education and language; culture, including art, architecture, music, popular arts, cuisine, and traditions.…

Presents results of a survey designed to determine the titles of books used in culture and literature instruction in Ontario secondary schools.

This bibliography provides teachers, administrators, and researchers with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of the current curriculum for Japanese language and culture. (Author/VWL)

This is a selective annotated list of children's books about China and the Chinese. Topics range from dynasties, the era of Western influence, emigration, revolution, to present day affairs. Most of the books have a Chinese setting, but some are about the Chinese in America. Listings are made under categories such as picture books, stories for…