Suggests that political education is necessarily biased because it is a political issue. Data are taken from the English secondary school system where political education is more frequently found as a component of the 'hidden curriculum.' (DB)

Describes a simulation based on strategic arms limitation talks. The simulation was successfully used in a freshman-level introductory political science course to help students understand the importance of negotiating and understanding other points of view in international relations. (DB)

This selected bibliography covers the following categories: general reference works; history, both general and specialized; biographies and autobiographies; human sciences, including sociology and anthropology; politics and government; law; education and language; culture, including art, architecture, music, popular arts, cuisine, and traditions.…

Contends that students should have a basic acquaintance with and appreciation for their religious heritage. Teachers must not teach religion, but can teach about religion through studies of religion in society, comparative world religions, or religious philosophy. Suggestions for topics in sociology, anthropology, political science, and history…

Discusses using popular detective and espionage fiction in courses related to area politics, international relations, political terrorism, socialization, and bureaucratic politics. Suggests several novels and ways in which they may be integrated into courses. (KC)

Reviews textbooks for research methodology instruction in political science and concludes that most textbooks equate methodology with inductive procedures. A goal for the 1980s is an integration of deductive models with statistical testing procedures. (KC)

Indicates that the most salient differences on foreign policy exist between occupational groups and within generations. Discusses the prospects for early achievement of domestic consensus on issues of international politics and American foreign policy. (Author/RL)

Describes the development and assessment of evaluation instruments designed to test student political-citizenship knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The tests are a part of the Improving Citizenship Education Project in Fulton County, Georgia. (Author/CK)

Discusses language discrimination in international relations and promotes the use of Esperanto as a universal second language making all language groups equal. (JMF)

Investigates the manner in which petit juries participate in the formulation of public policy. Of central concern is the nature of jury policy-making, involving analysis of ways in which such policy-making is manifested, and the description of a conceptual framework for political analysis of the jury. For journal availability, see SO 505 536.…

Presents concerns expressed by instructors teaching university courses on women in politics: course organization, interdepartmental communication between instructors of women's courses, field focus of course, question of role of sex in politics, instructor's pedagogical style, consciousness-raising, and methodological implications. (ND)

Describes the widely varied methods employed by the individual states in the U.S. for selecting national convention delegates. Reports that most states use one of three major systems: the binding candidate preference primary, the participatory caucus/convention, or direct election. Discusses the shortcomings and pitfalls of each. (NL)

Delineates two branches of political science: (1) teaching how politics works; and (2) teaching what politics means. The first develops expertise; the second fosters wisdom. Defines and advocates intellectual moderation as the ability to impartially judge. Sees political philosophy as the foundation of this moderation in undergraduates' search for…

Examines the conflict between U.S. foreign policy secrecy and domestic openness. Presents both "good" and "bad" arguments for maintaining secrecy. Discusses trends in U.S. foreign policy from 1917 to today. Covers trends in military technology which shape international political practice. Concludes with a discussion of changing…

Examines some considerations that Shakespeare's plays raise for students and teachers of political science. Using the plays "Richard II and III" and "Henry IV, V, and VI," Gleicher discusses the genre of the history play, describes the historical and political position from which Shakespeare wrote, and identifies themes in…