Analyzes depictions of female characters in twentieth century African literature. Finds that most male African writers have described women from a detached, half-amused point of view, and have treated traits of individualism with little sympathy. Women writers, on the other hand, have created portraitures of greater authenticity and vitality. (KH)

Some comments on assertions in an article by Professor John Zeugner, by a former visiting professor of American Studies at Keio University in Japan, are presented. The success of the Japanese higher education system is discussed. (MLW)

By focusing on goegraphy, music, art, and literature, one teacher teaches her students about the history of Russian culture without having to fight student predjudice against the Soviet government. (PGD)

The Council of International Programs offers exchange of professional and cultural experiences through study-oreintation and fieldwork programs. (HS)

Identifies the origins of the Junior Year Abroad (JYA) program at the University of Delaware; describes present practices of American JYA programs in Germany and Austria. Presentation at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG), NOvember 27-29, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (DS)

Describes a personal experience in teaching French literature in Czechoslovakia. (DS)

A bibliography of children's books about foreign cultures published in the last three years. Organized by grade level, covering kindergarten through grades 5-6. (SS)

Reviews extent of Japanese television broadcasting and describes current practices and programs related to children's television. Sources of discontent with current practices are noted. (RAO)

Describes television broadcast policy in Sweden with specific reference to children's television. Viewing time, imported programs, and proposed policy changes are issues mentioned. (RAO)

Compares United States students' perceptions of international education and related competencies with similar perceptions of foreign students. Finds that the comments of the two groups were remarkably similar in content--though the members of the two groups were reared in different cultures, each group expressed the same fundamental intentions.…

Describes an American teacher's experiences teaching English in China in 1986-87. Examines her interactions with students, teaching duties in and out of the classroom, trips with students, and departure from China. (SV)

This article reports on visits by a group of educators of the gifted to Beijing and Nanking (China) and notes the importance of education in Chinese culture, the importance of protocol and ritual and the importance of achievement and perfection. Also noted are visits to special programs for children with exceptional abilities. (DB)

Offers craft activities that help children develop a balanced perspective of foreign cultures. Presents 15 craft activities with detailed lists of supplies and procedures for children, with appropriate ages indicated. (DLH)