Recent national security concerns and global trade interests have led many to claim that there is a foreign language "crisis" in the US. Some argue that heritage and community language (HL-CL) speakers in the US constitute a resource waiting to be tapped to solve this crisis. This article addresses the issue of whether heritage and community…

This collection of nine research papers concerning aspects of the economy of China were written by U.S. college and university professors who traveled to China as part of the Fulbright Hays Summer Seminars Abroad Program. The papers include: "The Impact of Economic Reforms on the Status of Women in China" (M. Eysenbach); "China's…

Begun under President Reagan, the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) was a program of trade, economic assistance, and tax measures designed to generate economic growth in the region through private sector investment and trade. This study proposes to: (1) discuss the reaction to the CBI as a viable economic development model for the region; and (2)…

This collection of papers explores the relationship between higher education and the labor market, with the focus firmly on graduates who are equipped to pursue international careers. A common theme in these papers is the concern that higher education in Great Britain provide the linguistic and cultural expertise needed for international dealings…

Designed to assist French instructors in introducing France to their students, this guidebook provides an annotated list of over 300 audio-visual materials and realia that are available on a free-loan basis. The guide lists films, videotapes, filmstrips, slide collections, pamphlets, factsheets, posters, records, tapes, and booklets available in…

Intended to provide a basic understanding of the history and complexity of a relatively new foreign currency measure, this paper briefly describes the history leading to the formation of the European Economic Community (EEC), its objectives, its governance structure, and its development of the European Currency Unit (ECU) as a means of stabilizing…

The growing importance of the export market for the United States television industry--specifically, the structure of the syndication industry, and the strategies developed by U.S. producers and syndicators as a response to the new economic imperatives and the disciplining force of the international media environment on programing decisions--was…

This terminology circular is one of a series issued by the International Labour Office on an irregular basis, designed to facilitate the work of translators, editors, and other staff members. The circular contains official titles of personnel, offices, bureaus, branches, departments, and other organizational units of the ILO. Entries are listed…

The role of higher education in the challenge to keep pace with accelerating technological, economic, social, and international change is discussed. Ten recommendations for higher education are offered for four areas: industrial competitiveness and retention; aggressive industrial recruitment; international trade and development; and magnet…

Claims that global trends toward deregulation in the telecommunication and media field are affecting national domestic communication policies of individual European states. Explains how the case of Ireland illustrates that public service media systems of Western Europe are being integrated into an international marketplace dominated by U.S.…

Discusses procedures that a consultant can use in a workshop for cross-cultural training to facilitate the acquisition of global knowledge, broad-minded attitude, flexible communication skills, and adaptable behavior by international managers and technicians in multi-national corporations. (SED)

Public policy and the unrelenting web of government intervention has adversely affected the U.S. industrial competition position over the last 25 years. This trend and how it can be reversed are examined. (RM)

The purpose of this book is to introduce students to real-life issues in international economics. The sections of the book are: (1) The Advantages of Trade; (2) Judging NAFTA; (3) Does Globalization Benefit Poor Countries?; (4) Pocket Guide to International Financial Institutions; (5) What Do You Know about the WTO?; (6) Free Trade and Shifting…

In industrial circles today the sciences and other subjects of a distinct practical nature are looked upon as more important than dead languages and classics; and as a result, technical trade, manual training, and commercial schools and colleges have increased in number, and added emphasis has been made in all schools on commerce and industries.…