This paper describes a corequisite pairing of Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) and Humanities (HUMA) 1301 taught at San Jacinto College North in Houston, Texas. The authors describe their planning process, which combined course learning outcomes with cognitive theory and best-practice resources for effective teaching. These complementary…

The purpose of this study was to develop a model to help engineering faculty overcome the challenges they face when asked to design and implement interdisciplinary curricula. Researchers at a U.S. University worked with an Interdisciplinary Consultant Team and prepared a steering document with Guiding Principles and Essential Elements for the…

Summarizes interviews with philosophy, electronics, data processing, and radiology students about the humanities. Decries the false dichotomy established in the literature between humanities and vocational education. Illustrates three methods of "marrying" humanities and occupational education: free-standing humanities electives; humanities…

This pamphlet presents a rationale for the study of Latin during a period in which the relevance of foreign language instruction is being questioned. Observations on the value of language awareness, historical perspective, and the development of sound judgment support recommendations that the American Classical League and curriculum planners…

IN ORDER TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIVING IN AN INTERNATIONAL, PLURALISTIC WORLD, THE INTERCULTURAL STUDIES PROJECT DEVELOPED A CURRICULUM FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHICH COMBINES TWO DISCIPLINES, THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND TWO LARGE SUBJECT AREAS, WESTERN AND EASTERN AND SOUTH ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS. TWO OTHER OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT…