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Hall, Perry A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Presents a framework for developing principles to clarify the intellectual problems and materials that constitute the core concerns of Black Studies. Defines two key concepts: "systematicity" (transformation and historical periodism) and "thematicity" (duality and pre-generic quest-myth of freedom and literacy. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Course Content, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines

Colon, Alan K. – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Examines the historical continuity, definition, institutionalization and legitimacy, and expansions of Black Studies as a discipline. Draws data from interviews conducted during 1978-79 with directors of Black Studies programs at 10 major universities. (KH)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Course Content, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines

Hamilton, Edwin – Journal of Negro Education, 1985
Describes the past and present involvement of American universities with Nigerian universities. Proposes ways in which Black American universities might provide technical assistance to Nigerian universities and presents a model for development of a program of assistance. (KH)
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Intercollegiate Cooperation

Brossard, Carlos A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Examines the growing body of demonstrations of performance of Black Studies programs and criticizes unattended measurement and conceptual confusions. Proposes quantitative and qualitative models for evaluation of programs. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria

Young, Carlene – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Highlights the background and circumstances that led to the development of Black Studies as an area of specialization, its subsequent institutionalization, and the role and function it serves for present and future generations. Also considers the practical value of a degree in Black Studies. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black History, Black Studies, Educational Objectives

Clarke, Anthony – Journal of Negro Education, 1977
Like all newly emerging disciplines or areas of inquiry and learning, Ethnic Studies have consistently been challenged to acquire that academic responsibility which ensures survival and growth in higher education. Since the survival of Ethnic Studies is more real than speculative, this paper will investigate the problems confronting Ethnic Studies…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Programs, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development

Miller, Carroll L. – Journal of Negro Education, 1981
Discussed within a context of prospects and solutions for the eighties, addresses the current status of Black colleges, focusing on student, program, and institutional characteristics. Outlines several problems faced by Black colleges related to curriculum development, student recruitment and educational direction. (APM)
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Education, Black Students, Curriculum Development