Describes the development and growth of an undergraduate degree program in speech communication that combines courses from different disciplines. (PD)

This paper describes three fundamental principles, dictated by Wilhelm von Humboldt, that were widely adapted as the basic philosophy of higher education in the United States, and proposes to revise the unfulfilled dream of von Humboldt to make it come true. This paper stresses the achievements of humanity not only in technology, health, or the…

Presents a fictionalized true story about the creation of an interdisciplinary humanities program at a small Nebraska private high school. (TO)

Describes an interdisciplinary program comprised of 3 thematic courses: Authority and Freedom; The Forest and the City; and Identity and Environment. (HS)

Teaching science via a socio-historical approach utilizing selected concepts related to the social and historical development of science and selected concepts related to atomic energy was found to be feasible. (Author/CP)

Reviews very generally the desirability of college science departments redirecting some of their efforts towards interdisciplinary goals, and proposes second-level courses given through the combined efforts of several science departments. (PR)

Presents model for a course in Innovations in Higher Education conceived, developed, executed and evaluated by students at Markato State University. Experience was designed to put more responsibility on individual students for their own learning. (Author/CJ)

Discusses the importance of designing new science curriculum to emphasize these features: ecology-environment concepts; close tie between science and human values; technology and the application of science; processes which will enable man to more effectively use and control science and technology; integrated science; and…

Recommends curriculum clustering as a way of giving definition and meaning to secondary curricula lacking cohesiveness and academic depth. This approach involves the development of a cluster of courses outside of normal graduation requirements that form a general education core linking foundation courses and more advanced course work. Illustrates…

Analyzes the current status of women's studies in the United States, emphasizing its ties to established education. Examines the National Women's Studies Association, scholarship and publishing in women's studies, interdisciplinary college programs, the autonomy and ideas of women's studies, and mainstreaming efforts. (LL)

Based on the "Guidelines for Energy Education in Social Studies" developed by the National Council for the Social Studies in 1981, this checklist will enable curriculum planners to weigh their ideas and proposals against carefully developed statements of principles and standards. (RM)