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Skjervold, Christian K.; And Others – 1975
The student booklet presents short chapters illustrating the prejudice/discrimination unit of the Minneapolis Multi-Ethnic Curriculum Project for secondary schools. Fifteen brief chapters describe the ways Americans have and still do discriminate against the people of various ethnic groups. Topics cover the history and policies of the Know-Nothing…
Descriptors: American Indians, Bias, Blacks, Chinese Americans
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Bennett, Paul W.; Jaenen, Cornelius J. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1986
Provides a brief account of early French contacts with various north and south American natives. Includes a reproduction of an early woodcut depicting Brazilian natives and a statement by Father Charles Lalement which characterizes the American Indians as filthy, violent savages. (JDH)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Indians, Indigenous Populations, Instructional Materials
Hansen, Carol; And Others – 1982
Intended to provide for the reader a new road to study India, the booklet encourages students to experience the languages of India as an avenue to learning something about its people. The workbook introduces the reader to the languages of India; shows through activities and research the contributions of Indian languages to English; and provides a…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Context, Dialects, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, Donald J.; Johnson, Jean E. – 1981
This book, which can be used in secondary and college courses, is the first of two volumes which present an Indian view of India and the world. The reality of everyday life as experienced by the Indian people is recreated in the series. Almost all of the material in both volumes has been written by Indians and has been taken from a variety of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Family Life, Family Relationship
Catran, Jack – 1985
This transcript of and guide to a two-cassette course designed to assist Indian immigrants in erasure of their foreign accents can be used for either individual or group study. Narrative and taped demonstrations of American English that pinpoint typical phonological barriers and pronunciation difficulties are outlined. The author's own system of…
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Consonants, Diacritical Marking, Diction
Singh, Anne – 1988
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume describes various aspects of life in India. Customs, religions, languages, housing, work, food, clothing and festivals of the people of India are presented. A discussion of the 15 main languages in India and the Indian love of…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Educational Resources
Johnson, Donald J.; Johnson, Jean E. – 1981
An Indian view of India and the world is presented in this book, which is the second of two volumes intended for use with secondary and college level students. The reality of everyday life as experienced by the Indian people is recreated in the series. Almost all of the material in both volumes has been written by Indians and has been taken from a…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Asian Studies, Colonialism