Gifted students should be exposed to global studies. Activities might include identifying and categorizing the links between individuals and groups, studying a state's foreign policy, and examining futurist techniques and methodologies. (CL)

The mass media, development education, future studies, and war/peace studies are teaching approaches which give a new perspective on global studies. Guidelines are suggested for interpreting and selecting world studies materials. (DE)

Over 80 publications, most of which were published between 1975 and 1983, are listed in this annotated bibliography of books, articles, bulletins, and sources of instructional materials. Most of the items listed in this bibliography are intended to give the reader a general overview of global studies or to provide examples of the variety of…

With its increasing economic importance throughout the world, Japan has the potential to expand its political influence as well. Generally, however, Japan has been reluctant to use its growing power to influence political affairs both in Asia and in the rest of the world. This digest surveys the factors affecting Japan's role in world affairs, and…

The nations of the Pacific Rim comprise an increasingly important world economic region. Of these countries, Japan is clearly the most powerful and important. While the United States is an important trading partner for Japan, the Japanese are paying increasing attention to the neighboring nations of the Pacific Rim. This digest examines the…

The purposes of this paper are to clarify the concept of international education, expand the understanding of the role of social studies in children's and young people's international education, and enhance awareness of desirable curriculum. Three questions are discussed: how should international education be defined, what contributions should and…