This paper employed a psychological-historical framework for an analytical examination of the Russian identity during the Soviet period through the fall of the Soviet Union and the transitional period that led to an establishment of the Russian Federation. A theoretical model is provided for the analysis of Russian identity that can be generalized…

The author argues in this speech that one cannot expect students in the school system to know and understand the genius of Black history if the curriculum is Eurocentric, which is a residue of racism. He states that his comments are designed for the enlightenment of those who suffer from a school system that "hypocritically manipulates Black…

Nine short stories and excerpts are presented relating to 18th-Century French History. The purpose of the readings are to: 1) increase student sensitivity to conditions in 18th-Century France; 2) add to their appreciation of the variety of human experiences; and 3) strengthen student insight into the nature of human beings. (Author/JR)

This article points to the study of contemporary Europe which was squeezed out with the emergence of the new social studies. It calls attention to a re-examination of the curriculum to correct the deficiency. A list of sources which assist social studies teachers in preparing and teaching European history is provided. (JR)

An historical account of the various transformations of the Polish youth intelligentsia, covering four university student "generations" from the period 1945-1970, which traces the chronology of changes and reversals in student political interests and movements. A Post Scriptum describes shifts since 1970. (EH)

This article explored one medium through which the element of political literacy in the educational process can be introduced. (Author/RK)

The life and personality of Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prizes established by his will are discussed. Nobel was a 19th century Swedish industrialist who was fluent in six languages. He invented dynamite. At his death in 1896, his estate amounted to $9,200,000. His will stipulated that the income from his estate should be divided annually into five…

This paper is addressed to three major themes related to career education in Europe among which was the contrasts seen in the context of career education as one views its processes in Europe and in the United States. (Author/RK)

Author calls for an internationally coordinated effort against authoritarians: those possessing political power who assume they have authority over those pursuing reliable criteria in knowledge, judgement, wisdom, justice, and who seek no more than the conditions of freedom. (Author/GB)

THIS INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE SLAVIC LANGUAGES IS DESIGNED FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SLAVIC AREA STUDIES OR HISTORY. THE AUTHOR FIRST PRESENTS A GENERAL TYPOLOGY OF THE SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LISTS THEM WITH THEIR MAJOR SPEECH COMMUNITIES. THE BACKGROUND OF EACH LANGUAGE IS THEN DISCUSSED IN SOME DETAIL INCLUDING THE MAJOR…

A TEACHING GUIDE FOR THE GIFTED STUDENT OF EUROPEAN HISTORY IS PRESENTED. IT INCLUDES COURSE RULES, UNIT AND TIME PLAN, UNITS OF STUDY AND TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS, VISUAL AIDS, GENERAL REFERENCES, BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTS, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HISTORICAL FACTION. THE UNIT PLANS ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO SEMESTERS' WORK. THE FIRST SEMESTER…

The College Entrance Examination Board's advanced placement course in European history is described in this pamphlet. Briefly discussed are suggested instructional materials, the scope and content of the course, and the desired achievements of the students. Sample multiple-choice and essay questions from the examination for the course are…

This article discusses the facts and forces in French culture and traces their evolution through the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Analyzes northern Mediterranean politics in light of demographic, economic, and social characteristics of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Identifies ambivalence as the characteristic attitude relating to present and future politics, the economy, and the area's international position. (DB)