The three lessons included in this packet are from a unit on Japanese and United States trade in the 1960s which is offered by the Cincinnati Public Schools for 11th and 12th graders. The first involves individual students completing an attitude survey which focuses on Japan, class discussion, presentation of a teacher-prepared lecture based on…

The United States fulfilled its desire to be the country that reopened trade with Japan through the Kanagawa Treaty (1854). Japan reluctantly rejoined the world community at a time when their culture and economy were in disorder. While grappling with the changes within their borders they tried to keep the ways of the "barbarians" from…

Results of four surveys of international businesses in the Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Akron, Ohio, areas regarding the language skills of employees and usefulness of second language skills in their domestic and international trade activities are reported in detail. In the Toledo survey it was found that of the 48 respondents, 72% responded…

This descriptive report outlines the history and operation of the International Studies Program at Charles Stewart Mott Community College (MCC). First, introductory material discusses the growing importance of international studies in the nation's community colleges. Next, the need for an international studies and international trade program at…

This document reports on visits to a dozen enterprises in China jointly owned by the Chinese and foreign countries and to three other enterprises that are exclusively owned by the Chinese or by foreign interests. The document begins with sections called "The Opening Up of the Economy to the Outside World,""Chinese…

A study of the vocabulary of business and economics involved morphological and semantic analysis of a sample of the lexis. The investigation began with the assumption that this lexis is not a rigid system of clearly-defined terms. Morphologically, a high degree of variety in productive types of compounding was found, exceeding by far the…

In 1984, Loop College was awarded a 1-year Title VI Part B, Business and International Education grant. The grant project, which was supported by the college and 37 members of the Chicago international business community, accomplished the following activities during its first year of federal funding: (1) a plan was developed and implemented for…

Designed for firms who are seriously interested in expanding their business into international trade and who want to evaluate their prospects and potential for success, this workbook guides the reader through the steps in preparing an international business plan. Introductory sections explain how to use the workbook, offer a summary outline of an…

Criticizes college textbooks for adopting a "party line" of laissez-faire economic doctrine which asserts the benefits of free trade. Offers an alternative interpretation of international trade, covering such topics as the effect of unregulated international trade on wage levels, and international lending. (JDH)

Describes two approaches for teaching international business communication: (1) an upper-level undergraduate international business communication course which stresses global management in the cultural context, breaking down international communication barriers, etc.; and (2) integrating elements of international business communication throughout…

Describes a world model computer simulation which is characteristic of the nineteenth-century world system, with five large, five medium, and 10 small nations. States that the simulation can only follow one of three distinct strategies to maximize growth. (Author/BSR)

The course of the economy during the past few years is examined, and questions about its future course are examined. Unless drastic (and seemingly unlikely) actions are taken, it is likely that there will be a resumption of inflation and/or a depression. (Author/RM)

Traces Portuguese colonial influences on Nigerian adult education, linking them to the broader dimensions of Nigerian culture. (CH)

Examines the problems of writing grammatical rules for the writing of telexes and makes some suggestions as to how to teach comprehension of telex messages. Emphasizes the inconsistency in style, length, and form of telexes, and the impact this has had on international correspondence, which involves many nonnative speakers of English. (SL)

Studies the links between cultural diversity within a country and that country's export performance and identifies the basis for such a relationship. Findings indicate that any association between the growth in ethnic groups in Australia and the direction and growth of Australian exports towards recent emigrant countries is weak and irregular. (29…