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Lea, David – Educational Theory, 2014
In this essay David Lea approaches the decline in the study and teaching of the humanities within the university context from a financial perspective. As humanities departments are either closed down or have their curriculum attenuated, it is obvious that the revenue previously available to support such programs has not been forthcoming. This…
Descriptors: Humanities Instruction, Financial Support, Resource Allocation, Commercialization
Bennett, William; Chavez, Linda – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1982
William J. Bennett, chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, discusses his views on the role of the humanities in the classroom and on the future direction of the Endowment in an interview with Linda Chavez. (GC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Financial Support, Humanities

Topf, Mel A. – College English, 1981
Notes the lack of definition of the term "humanities" and the four-part litany that comprises the usual rhetoric of humanities advocates. Considers the Rockefeller Commission report on the humanities in light of the nondefinition, the four-part litany, and the fragmentation of any argument espousing "more attention to the…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Needs, Financial Support, Higher Education
Arlt, Gustave O. – The Graduate Journal
An examination of both the plight of the humanities and present reasons for a measure of "tempered optimism" is conducted. A profile of the graduate student in the humanities provides a sketch of his qualifications, attitudes, and progress. Increased financial aid, the establishment of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Cultural Awareness, Enrichment, Financial Support
Porter, Donald; And Others – 1983
Based on information provided by 67 two-year colleges from five regions of the United States, this report summarizes the status of the humanities in two-year colleges for the five regions as a whole and for each individually. First, the five-region summary examines current humanities requirements, curriculum changes, teaching strategies, funding…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Enrollment Trends
Morris, Betty Zane – 1987
A study investigated humanities grants activity in the discipline of speech communication. Specifically examined were (1) whether state councils differed substantially in types of programs offered, guidelines, or procedures; (2) the percentages of programs, project directors, and sponsors within the field of communication (such as rhetoric, public…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Financial Support, Grants, Grantsmanship
Friedlander, Jack; And Others – 1983
In fall 1982, a survey was conducted by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges to identify changes in two-year college humanities programs. Two survey instruments were sent to a random sample of 172 community and junior colleges, requesting information on humanities courses added to the curriculum from 1977 to 1982, interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Community Services, Educational Trends
Schmeltekopf, Donald D., Ed.; Rassweiler, Anne D., Ed. – 1980
This two-part report contains the papers delivered at a national planning workshop conducted by the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA) in October 1979 to analyze the role of the humanities at the community college, as well as the report of the inaugural conference of the CCHA. Part I begins with Donald Schmeltekopf's presidential…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
Purcell, Edna Jean – 1969
This study, funded under an ESEA Title III grant, evaluates the current practices and problems of interdisciplinary arts and humanities programs in the elementary school. Involved in the study were all Title III Arts and Humanities and PACE programs, selected educators influential in the development of interdisciplinary studies, and selected…
Descriptors: Anthropology, College Role, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context
MAXWELL, W. DAVID – 1968
ALTHOUGH THE HUMANITIES ARE EXPERIENCING IN THIS COUNTRY AN UNPRECEDENTED EXPANSION AND INCREASE IN NUMBER OF DEGREES GRANTED AND IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THEY HAVE SUFFERED A RELATIVE DECLINE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT, FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND STUDENT QUALITY WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER AREAS OF STUDY. THIS PLIGHT OF THE HUMANITIES STEMS FROM A "METHODOLOGICAL…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Educational Attitudes
Cantor, Harold; Martens, Kay – 1978
In an effort to determine external and internal reasons for program, course, enrollment, and instructional differences in the strength of the humanities curriculum at two-year colleges, 20 colleges representing a variety of sizes, geographic locations, means of control, and program emphases were selected for site visits. Interviews revealed that…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Environment, Community Colleges, Community Influence

Gantt, Jim – Social Studies Review, 1981
Lists seven priorities for improving elementary, secondary and higher education and 10 recommendations for realizing them by stressing humanities education. Increased research, funding, institutional cooperation, cultural debate, and recognition of the interdependence of the humanities, science and technology are all needed. The author advocates…
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support

Ashton, Barbara – Community and Junior College Journal, 1983
Describes the development of humanities electives for occupational programs at Bristol Community College. Discusses course objectives, funding sources, the team-taught interdisciplinary approach, and benefits for students and teachers, e.g., increasing the relevance of literary works, offering a broad approach to the humanities, and promoting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Benefits, Financial Support, Humanities Instruction
California Univ., Berkeley. – 1980
A profile of the humanities in American education and public life is presented, and means for strengthening them over the next decade are recommended. The humanities are examined in terms of education, cultural institutions, and public and private funding. Broad definitions of literacy, vocationalism, and the purposes of education at all levels…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Centers

Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Reports that the developmental process for national standards for K-12 instruction in the arts is nearing completion. Discusses issues and criticisms relevant to the national standards movement and to music education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Humanities Instruction
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