Arguing that assumptions and behaviors related to time are culturally determined, this paper proposes that diplomats must learn to pay more attention to comparative chronemics--the study of time across cultures. The paper points out that differences in the perception of time was a key element in the conflict between Iran and the United States in…

The authors propose a framework for considering ways to meet the needs of black handicapped children. The framework recognizes three aspects: cultural background (ethnic customs, parental status, socioeconomic status, societal acceptancy, and individual uniqueness); teacher preparation (personal qualities, experiences, and teacher training); and…

The principal components of intercultural contact fit into three categories: (1) determiners of behavior, including experiences, needs, values, and beliefs; (2) differences in behavior, including perception, symbol usage, and role behavior; and (3) confronting the unknown, including ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and prejudice. The University of…

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the influence of qualitative cognitive differences (cognitive style) as a mediator between environmental circumstances (including ethnicity) and achievement measures. The concept of cognitive style is examined, particularly as it relates to school achievement differences between different sub-population…

In an attempt to improve education, and to assist teachers in meeting the students' and the nation's rapidly changing needs, a format for a Multicultural Education License is presented. It is recommended that licensing for a multicultural undergraduate teacher education program be performance based or competency based. Included is a suggested…

Using the acquisition of United States citizenship as an indicator, Koreans have shown a remarkable degree of success in cultural and social adjustment to the mainstream of American society. Nevertheless, a certain amount of confusion and conflict is expected during their period of transition and adjustment. American teachers must be aware of the…

THE STUDY OF FOREIGN, PARTICULARLY LATIN AMERICAN, CULTURE IS DISCUSSED. DANGERS OF NATIONAL PROVINCIALISM ARE STRESSED, AND SOME HISTORICAL INSTANCES OF BOTH ETHNOCENTRISM AND CULTURAL CURIOSITY ARE GIVEN. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COLONIAL CULTURES DEVELOPED IN THE AMERICAS WOULD BE ONE EFFECTIVE WAY OF INTERESTING STUDENTS IN LATIN AMERICAN…

A SUGGESTED READING LIST OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS COVERING A RANGE OF SUBJECTS WAS PRESENTED. THESE INCLUDED SUCH TOPICS AS COMMUNITY-SCHOOL RELATIONS, THE CULTURALLY DEPRIVED, INTERGROUP RELATIONS, UNDERACHIEVEMENT, NEGROES, AND TEACHER-PUPIL RELATIONS.

THE LOW ACHIEVER FREQUENTLY POSSESSES A MEAGER BACKGROUND WITH RESPECT TO EXPERIENCES THAT NOURISH ACHIEVEMENT IN SCHOOL. WHILE SCHOOL SUCCESS IS NOT RESTRICTED TO ANY ONE SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC GROUP, LARGE GROUPS OF LOW ACHIEVERS ARE USUALLY FOUND IN LOW ECONOMIC, DENSELY POPULATED AREAS OF THE CITY WHICH CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF MINORITY AND ETHNIC…

ACCORDING TO SOCIAL SCIENTISTS AND BIOLOGISTS, ALL RACES ARE EQUAL IN ABILITY, NEVERTHELESS, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION EXISTS WHEN THE CULTURE OF A SOCIETY ALLOWS PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEIR AGRESSIONS IN A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE WAY. ONE WAY TO DEFINE GROUP BOUNDARIES IS TO SINGLE OUT A CHARACTERISTIC OF A MINORITY GROUP AND TO INSTITUTIONALIZE THIS…

The premise that there are no valid and reliable psychological tests for use with Indochinese refugees is discussed. The history of the use of tests in the United States has been promulgated as being beneficial to the minority group members exposed to them without revealing their underlying discriminatory uses. Only the System of Multicultural…

This monograph contains the speeches and resolutions of representatives of forty-one ethnocultural groups residing in Canada. Included are: (1) opening messages by Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark, Edward Broadbent, and Alex Chumak; (2) a discussion by Norman Cafik on federalism, multicultural groups, and Canadian unity; (3) remarks on Canadian unity by…

The sociological characteristics of the ethnic and racial groups comprising the New Orleans, Louisiana, population are described in this paper. The immigration and settlement patterns of whites, blacks, Latin Americans, and Vietnamese are reviewed. The present needs of these groups are discussed and, finally, a chart delineating and comparing…

The Second Canadian Conference on Multiculturalism was held to clarify some of the issues upon which multiculturalism as a concept and as a policy depend. Cultural pluralism was investigated within the social, political, and historical framework of Canadian society. The opening session, called "The Bear Pit," invited questions and…