German as a Foreign Language Philology is a new subject developed at the New Philology Faculty of the University of Heidelberg. Students whose native language is not German can earn a Master of Arts in this field. The study plan, educational goals, and the content and organization of the curriculum are described. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Author cites three major issues in educating foreign students: their adaptation to the American educational system; their re-adaptation at home; and the curriculum relevance for their nation's priorities. Author concentrates on adaptation and gives examples of culture conflict foreign students experience. Recommendations for adaptation are…

Study of Chinese at Nankai University for foreign students in 1975 combined theoretical studies of Chinese grammar, phonetics, vocabulary, and readings in modern literature. The article includes descriptions of the educational setting and of various courses and teaching materials. (SW)

Provides the summary report of a symposium. The major topics summarized are, how many foreign chemistry students are in American universities, the quality of their academic preparation, language problems, what kind of education is best for them, and reverse brain-drain. (MR)

The first institution-to-institution undergraduate academic exchange between a Soviet institution--Moscow's State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages-M. Thorez--and an American university is reported. The four-month exchange program began in 1974 and has expanded each year since. (LBH)

The Wallach and Kogan Creativity Battery, a self report questionnaire of creative activities, and a group intelligence test were administered to an entire Israeli high school senior class. Creative activity was found to be related to creative thinking but not to intelligence or school grades. (Author/DEP)

Notes that the basic elements of the English article system are best taught to foreign technical writing students over an extended period of time. Outlines a teaching method that emphasizes reducing errors that native English speakers perceive as wrong rather than teaching the nuances by which native writers fine tune their relationship with their…

Considers the task of providing counseling and support services to foreign students attending American colleges and universities. Discusses differences between American and foreign students. Lists five specific recommendations for persons working to help foreign students make the transition to American schools. (NB)

In addition to acquiring communicative competence, teaching assistants who speak English as a second language must learn human relations skills, and how to teach content through appropriate teaching methods and skills that will help them bridge the cultural and language differences they experience in U.S. institutions of higher education. (CB)

A study of the usefulness of several diagnostic tests for selecting students to enter a civil engineering program found that the tests were not appropriate and that tests should be developed specifically for civil engineering. (MSE)

Proposes a preparatory learning skills curriculum that integrates linguistic, educational, and cultural adjustment in a single course. Describes using the curriculum to assist Malaysian students planning to come to the United States to study. Claims that the curriculum helps students bridge cultures, a major task for international students. (SKC)

Discusses cultural diversity from an international perspective, taking into account two contemporary immigrant groups: international students and Indochinese refugees. Reviews the backgrounds, needs, challenges to counselors, and strengths of these two groups in the hope this overview will give relevancy to many cross-cultural counseling concepts.…

Government, university, and private foundation officials are worried about the effects of the tax law on graduate students. The National Science Foundation is considering compensating students for the amount of new taxes they will owe. Foreign students are expected to incur substantial increases in U.S. taxes. (MLW)

Reports on a study of international studies programs in two-year colleges. Presents survey findings regarding courses and programs in international trade, foreign arts and cultures, and foreign languages; college-community interaction; cross-cultural extracurricular activities; foreign students; outside funding; and government interaction. (DMM)

Presents a procedure for developing an International Employment Service for students wanting overseas employment as well as foreign students wanting to work in the United States. Includes information on visas, employment opportunities, and job search methods. (JAC)