The adoption by professional humanists of a marketing model is advocated, with emphasis on its application to undergraduate instruction. The model is designed to preserve the quality and autonomy of humanistic education and is derived from elementary marketing theory. (Author/MSE)

Describes the Community College of Philadelphia's three-level developmental curriculum consisting of basic English and math courses and developmental-content, noncredit courses in history, geography, social science, and psychology. Reviews the objectives, content, and instructional methods of each level of the curriculum and discusses outcomes.…

Distinguishes between two functions of education: secondary socialization which connotes basic knowledge necessary to run a society and humanities education which involves appreciation of art, literature, music. Suggests that humanities education is ineffective for the majority of students and should be replaced with a study of natural science and…

A humanist describes his reaction to instruction in research methodology, and specifically statistical measurement, from initial discomfort, through confusion, to reassessment and reinforcement of his own assumptions and instructional intentions. The experience in specifying outcomes helped enhance his intuition about teaching. (MSE)

French research in the social sciences and humanities may change, due to a restructuring of government policies. The 1981-82 National Symposium on Research and Technology led to recommendations for job security for researchers, democratization of research management, and increased flexibility of management procedures. (AM)

The Georgetown University Health and Humanities Program is based on the concept of the university as a community concerned with the universe of knowledge. The interprofessional, interdisciplinary program serves the purposes of health professional education and enhances the quality of clinical treatment. (Author/SK)

Makes general and specific recommendations to enhance the capacity of the country's colleges and universities to provide students with global perspectives commensurate with the United States role in world affairs. Recommends comprehensive curriculum reviews, improved coordination in all academic sectors, and special emphasis on the humanities and…

Lists seven priorities for improving elementary, secondary and higher education and 10 recommendations for realizing them by stressing humanities education. Increased research, funding, institutional cooperation, cultural debate, and recognition of the interdependence of the humanities, science and technology are all needed. The author advocates…

Describes a program for San Francisco elementary and secondary schools in which humanities scholars serve as resource people for students, teachers, and the community. A variety of projects conducted by the scholars are described. (AM)

Outlines a humanities course which focuses on six topics: medical ethics, nuclear power, genetic engineering, drugs, energy, and cognitive abilities. Course requirements and units are described. (DC)

Outlined is a 16-week political science course designed for students in engineering, the sciences, and humanities. The course focuses on the influence of science and technology on contemporary politics. Reading assignments, weekly topics, and course requirements are listed. (DC)

Explores the impact of 18 factors on the variations in academic productivity (publication of books and articles) among natural scientists, social scientists, and humanists in academia. Findings indicated that there was no single factor determing productivity levels. (AM)

Reports on computer applications for teaching writing and literature. Reviews typical programs, their characteristic capabilities, their limitations, and their dangers. Suggests ways of acquiring computers, evaluating them, integrating them into educational settings, and developing personalized programs. (RL)

Describes a program in Richmond (Virginia) that combines art, music, and physical education to foster exposure to and creativity in the arts and humanities. (JM)

If teachers and administrators are to offer opportunities for students to become morally educated, they must understand the concept of a morally educated person and exemplify the values they hope to instill. Poetry, novels, biographies, and films provide excellent material for instruction and discussion of moral concepts. (Author/GC)