The 16 papers presented in this volume are arranged according to three sub-topics of the general theme of second language instruction: individual needs, interdisciplinary cooperation, and multilingualism. The first paper in each section is the main lecture, which is followed by specialized lectures. (JB)

This bibliography is an inventory of relevant materials in planning and related disciplines. It draws on research and theoretical perspectives from planning literature, economics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology. Section one suggests references that offer general and theoretical perspectives useful in the…

Describes how a student activities program was changed to include interdisciplinary learning experiences. (Author/MLF)

The authors describe interdisciplinary programs in sports journalism at Bethany College (West Virginia) and at the University of Iowa. (MJB)

The authors state the case for an interdisciplinary approach to energy education and describe the energy education unit developed in their school district. (Author)

The Ohio State University Commission on Interprofessional Education and Practice employs the strategy of deliberate preservice and continuing education of representatives of various professions. This article outlines some of the assumptions of the commission and describes its experience developing an interprofessional program for students and…

Asserts that mainstream and cross-cultural psychology address many of the same basic issues and that cross-cultural studies may be a direct and logical extension of the search for causes of variation in human psychology and psychopathology. Discusses differences in theoretical orientation and methodological approach and barriers to communication…

An ophthalmologist reviews the clinical features of dyslexia, gives guidelines for recognition and referral, discusses controversies regarding the management of learning disorders, and stresses the need for a multidisciplinary approach. Also included are the ophthalmologist's answers to practitioner questions. (Author/DB)

Introduces special journal issue focusing on research in thanatology. Notes that the possibility of nuclear and biological annihilation requires further research that is broad-based, interdisciplinary, multi-method, and collaborative, and that will be useful to researchers, clinicians, social planners, and legislators. (Author/NB)

The contribution of such varied fields as education, behavorial science, biomedical science, and management and marketing to health education and promotion is considered. A case is made for the further development of health education theory with much input from these varied disciplines. (CB)

The field of historical geography, concerning the role of place in history, is isolated from both parent fields, especially in the United States and Canada, but is increasingly losing touch with geography, which until recently was losing ground in higher education. (MSE)

A six-week unit in the study of poetry and the practice of poetics for gifted intermediate students is outlined with daily unit descriptions and information about the principles being applied. The unit results in a poetry anthology for publication. (CL)