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Culture and the University.
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Mayor, Federico – European Education, 1992
Provides an overview of the development of links between culture and higher education in Europe. Suggests that universities can bridge the gap between technical and humanistic cultures. Urges that universities work to maintain cultural diversity that can contribute to the advancement of global civilization through cooperation. (DK)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education
A New Germany.
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Garland, James – Social Studies, 1991
Presents a teacher's report on personal reactions and attitudes of both German students and teachers toward German reunification. Information was obtained through interviews during a week stay in Germany in March 1990. Includes many quotes expressing fear of nationalism and hope for the future, and recognizing social and economic problems Germany…
Descriptors: Current Events, Economic Factors, European History, Foreign Countries
The Future of American History.
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Higham, John – Journal of American History, 1994
Asserts that, although no one can predict what kinds of history U.S. historians will be writing in the 21st century, it is reasonable to ask what history might be needed and how scholars might address these needs. Provides four suggestions for priorities in historical research. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Group Unity
European Education in a World Civilization.
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Garrido, Jose Luis Garcia – European Education, 1992
Discusses problems facing European education as the world continues to become more interconnected through politics, communication, and economics. Stresses the need to maintain national values without regressing to nationalism. Examines teacher training, history instruction, and television as areas where divisions can be lessened. Warns against…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Group Unity
Nationalism and Identity in a European Context. A Curriculum Unit for History and Social Studies Recommended for Grades 9-Community College.
Steinbeck, Reinhold – 1993
This unit is designed to help students better understand the concept of nationalism and the powerful influence it has on group sentiments today. Nationalism can be a positive or negative force, providing avenues for either inclusion or exclusion of peoples. The unit focuses on the basic concepts of nationalism and identity by drawing upon historic…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Foreign Countries
What the Russian School Ought to Be Like.
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Goncharov, I. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Asserts that Russian society and Russian schools are going through a profound crisis. Maintains that the best approach to solving social and educational problems is to restore and develop national principles and group cohesion. Criticizes the United States and Japanese educational systems and calls for Russia to follow its own path. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Policy
Literacy, Chieftaincy, and Administration in Cameroon under French Rule: A Colonial Experiment.
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Elango, Lovett Z. – International Journal of Social Education, 1994
Discusses French colonial rule of Cameroon between World War I and World War II and the establishment of schools specifically for the sons of Cameroon chieftains. Asserts that, like all French education, these schools were elitist. Contends that the French failure to understand African culture doomed these schools to failure. (CFR)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Cultural Differences, Cultural Images, Cultural Influences