Seven German-American cross-cultural social situations are presented in English, each followed by a multiple-choice question concerning the etiquette or cultural implications of the actions. An answer key provides comments to stimulate class discussion. These everyday situations occur in Germany or the United States, and include eating at a…

As part of its continuing interest in evaluating new technological developments, including videotex, the National Library of Australia presents a synopsis of a 1981 study by Insearch Ltd. and an in-house assessment of the potential usefulness of interactive videotex services for the Australian business and library communities. The Insearch study…

The State Department's Foreign Service Institute short-term, intensive course in Spanish language and culture for government employees going to work in Spanish-speaking countries contains an introductory section and 38 lessons and 10 related audio cassettes intended as the basis for a ten-week program with an instructor. The lessons cover these…

Although more and more people are living in other cultures for extended periods and facing both culture shock in the new environment and re-entry into the old environment, little serious study has been conducted on how people readjust to their home environment after having lived in another culture. Only in the last decade have researchers begun to…

This eleven-part procedures manual provides information on the operations of the International Studies Program (ISP) at St. Louis Community College. After introductory material on the program, which provides off-campus credit courses involving travel and field study of life and the cultures in foreign countries, Section I presents the philosophy…

This 1978-79 student guide to work, study, and travel abroad contains chapters on the following areas: Western Europe; the U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe; the Middle East and North Africa; Africa south of the Sahara; South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan); East Asia; Southeast Asia; Australia and New Zealand; Latin America and…

The purpose of this book is to help to draw together and cement the relationship between the public and private sectors in the field of recreation and to remove the observable lines of difference between the two. It is also intended to introduce prospective students to private and commercial recreation, particularly those who may be considering…

This directory describes the educational services of over 100 British and international organizations. Many of these groups provide resource materials which could be of use to elementary, secondary, and college teachers. Others offer services to help young people who are interested in working or traveling overseas, or in making contact with their…

Designed for parents and friends of the mentally handicapped, the text deals with the periods of youth, adolescence, and adulthood. Areas discussed are attitudes toward handicapped children, incidence, growth, puberty, sex education, marriage, travel training, emotional maturity, and the role of the institution. Also of concern are the problems of…

This guide is intended for language teachers seeking the names, addresses, and functions of language organizations, associations, and centers in England. Professional associations, advisory centers, educational travel and exchanges, and (4) research councils are listed. The supplementary section is intended for teachers of German. It lists…

This newsletter discusses highlights of the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies held in the spring of 1973. Included are "Bringing Culture Alive in the Classroom," a demonstration-workshop on student involvement in the cultures of India, Japan, and China; "China: An Inductive Discussion Lesson"; lists of multi-media…

Intended for parents of blind preschool children, the booklet lists games and activities to develop independence by means of tactual, aural, physical, self care, social visual, and mobility training. Activities are listed for the 3-year-old, the 4-year-old, and the 5-year-old under the specific skill developed. Instructions for particular games…

Travel allows teachers to gather the data and realia to enliven history or global education in the classroom. In this special issue teachers describe personal travel experiences to many parts of the globe. Points of interest, itineraries, budgets, and artifacts collected are discussed. (RM)

A study addressed the impact of the travel experience on the older traveler and when such experiences may be transformative. It explored the experiences of four older and experienced travelers. Research questions were: What types of experiences travelers identified? In what ways transformative experience was manifested? What conditions seemed to…

Adventure travel to Latin America requires careful planning, implementation, and followup to ensure safe, healthy experiences. This paper provides an overview of basic principles of prevention, assessment, and treatment of medical problems common to adventure travel in tropical areas. A brief introduction defines the vegetation and climatic…