Maintains that listening skills are a critical starting point for the management of diversity in business organizations. Discusses listening barriers which prevent the nurturing of diversity in business. (PRA)

Notes that college English educators must beware of authoritarianism, dogmatism, and opportunistic careerism--a caution which has frequently gone unheeded by advocates of mandatory diversity. Argues that, despite the flaws of certain reformers, it should be clear that cross-cultural literary study is intellectually, aesthetically, and ethically…

The cultural interplay in Africa between indigenous, Islamic, and Western legacies has given rise to four language types described as Afro-ethnic, Afro-Islamic, Afro-Western, and Western. Their definitions, tendencies, and characteristics in writing, geographic spread, demographic distribution, and functional value are discussed. (10 references)…

Four narratives present perspectives of a white woman working in Botswana, a black South African man studying in Canada, a nonnative woman working in a northern Canada native community, and a Canadian aboriginal woman working with native women. (SK)

Hispanics have immigrated from different countries at different times for different reasons and have settled in the United States. This diversity is reflected in their labor force characteristics. (Author)

Examined relationship between alcohol expectancies and drinking behavior among Irish- (n=15), Italian- (n=15), and Hispanic- (n=15) American female college students. Found that, although relationship existed between drinking outcome expectancies and ethnic drinking behavior, its degree and precise nature varied by group. Different expectancy…

Analyzes ambiguity as a factor in Japanese language and culture as they affect technical communication. Presents and interprets results of a survey of Japanese and U.S. aerospace engineers and scientists concerning the kinds of communication products they produce and use and their ideas of what should be taught in technical communication courses.…

Defines and discusses the concept of intellectual identity, especially as it relates to college English faculty. Considers aspects of identity held in common by English teachers as well as aspects that constitute differences. (HB)

Examined self-poisoning in 25 Asian and 25 Caucasian adolescents living in the United Kingdom. Cultural conflicts were most important factors in parasuicidal behavior of Asian adolescents, whereas variety of factors accounted for parasuicidal behavior of Caucasians with a predominance of disrupted family background. Found little difference in type…

Reviews presentations which discuss how to recognize the needs of culturally diverse children, respect and value their backgrounds, and make their education a truly positive experience. (SR)

Explores the mask and masquerade traditions, focusing specifically on African culture as a source of exciting and varied materials that can help theater arts teachers and specialists who are in search of culturally diverse materials. Offers a classroom application. (PRA)

The Japanese are setting new achievement standards for their competitive American peers; meanwhile, Japanese students in American schools are learning to be more creative and assertive. Teachers adjust their instruction to make the classroom more comfortable for Japanese students raised on rote learning. A sidebar describes five elementary school…

In the United States, once legal integration was achieved and the White male culture was challenged for real power, minority groups began to question the wisdom of cultural and social integration and celebrate diversity. An acceptable line between healthy separation and unhealthy separatism must be found. (MSE)

Discusses the problem of using graphics in international documents, since graphics are not universal unless expressly designed as such. Discusses how to plan international graphics, pitfalls to avoid, wordless instructions, and text. Offers a checklist for cultural and national differences. (SR)

Music and other arts promote celebration of cultural diversity and pursuit of our human, unifying factors. The arts offer the multicultural curriculum direct experience with the essence of culture at the feeling level; an active, highly motivating mixture of work and play; and an interaction with key issues of cultural difference and intercultural…