Examines the salient arguments posited by the pro-BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and pro-RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) sides during Ireland's second television channel debate and ultimate decision. (Author/GT)

Resolutions adopted June 28-July 2, 1976 concerned the School Desegregation Standards and Assistance Act of 1976, Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Economic Development, Foreign Affairs, Hospitals, Health, Social Welfare, Housing, Internal Affairs, Labor, Industry, Voting, Communications and Youth Work. (JM)

Offers various resources and ideas to be used in the instruction of French as a second language, ranging from learning to read scientific texts and instruction in indirect discourse to the use of polls and the discussion of political issues in language classes. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

The Congress began the reorganization of the appropriations process by passing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. It established new budget committees in each house. However, the efficient use of competent policy studies by Congress may still be blocked "by major obstacles--inherent both in the structure of Congress and in the incentives…

Asks whether the United States is about to join the Roman Empire as a historical lesson of inevitable rise and fall. The government, economic and industrial leaders, and social scientists are examined. (Editor/RK)

Suggests that the curriculum must be dramatically revised so that black students will learn how to critically analyze the myths perpetuated by social scientists so that they can learn to gain and exercise power. (Author/AM)

Empire State College, a non-traditional unit of the State University of New York, conducted a series of seminars related to the Watergate Affair, at which 23 students took part in this intensive exploration of a Watergate. It provided tremendous opportunity for insight into the concept of seminars within a college. (Author)

Argues that the time is right for science educators to assume leadership and assist science as a discipline and the public-at-large in turning science from an instrument of national and global war to an instrument for establishing and preserving peace and a sustainable lifestyle for all citizens. (DDR)

Taiwan's curricular reform focuses on teaching indigenous languages and cultures; reforms are closely associated with a larger social transformation toward liberalization, democratization, and indigenization. Curricular reforms take two forms: a critique of hegemonic ideologies and a cultural reconstruction of identity. Attempts to indigenize the…

Discusses accounts of events and pressures influencing the British government's Welsh Office to set up the "Council for the Welsh Language," and reviews the council's composition, tasks, and achievements. Findings indicate that the council was even-handed in its promotion of activities to support Welsh and satisfied the middle ground of…

Focuses on the question of how language rights can be subjected to legal provisions. Argues that, because language has social and individual aspects, working out solutions for specific situations is more important than universal principles. Argues against the idea that languages are objects deserving of legal protection. (14 references) (Author/CK)

Outlines the function of the Customer Service Lead Body, formed by the Employment Department (United Kingdom) to recognize the work of customer service professionals with national vocational qualification. Notes tensions between government programs and industry and examines issues raised. Concludes that a paradigm shift is needed by accrediting…

Reviews the history and development of distance education in Africa. Highlights include the expansion in formal education; language diversity and competing interests; the role of intergovernmental agencies; infrastructure deficiencies; political considerations; social considerations; and possible solutions to problems. (Author/LRW)

Examines library education in Bangladesh. Discusses curriculum at all levels, continuing education, and professional opportunities. Notes that political turmoil has caused the shutdown of numerous public universities, creating significant impediments to training. (PEN)

Describes changes made in 1994 to California's Ralph M. Brown Act, an open meeting law originally passed in 1953 and applying to local governments and colleges. Summarizes changes related to definitions, meeting locations, and agencies covered by the law. Addresses issues related to access to campus crime data. (AJL)