Describes an innovative teaching approach used in an undergraduate political science course on the American presidency. Procedures and objectives for centering the course on a press conference theme are presented. Information is also presented on course evaluation and student motivation. (DB)

Discusses how and why one might want to teach a political science course on the topic of terrorism on the college level. Information is presented on course objectives, organization, relevant literature, and the results of a survey demonstrating the educational effects of instruction on terrorism. (Author/DB)

Suggests that book report assignments can provide college students with most of the advantages of term papers and allow teachers time to grade and work properly. Information is presented on the skills that book reports can build, outcomes of writing assignments, grading techniques, and student reaction to book report assignments. (Author/DB)

Examines systems and processes in the field of political science information services including indexes, abstracts, and review columns in journals. Information is presented on depth and breadth of coverage, peculiar and shared indexing characteristics, and subscription costs. (Author/DB)

Describes and evaluates the use of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) to teach an introductory public policy course on the college level. Also discusses student performance and evaluations. (Author/DB)

Reviews a content analysis which was done on elementary and secondary civics textbooks in New York State. The objective was to determine attitudes conveyed about political authorities, the relationship of citizens to authorities and regimes, and the nature of politics, the nations, and democracy. Results are presented. (Author/DB)

Reports on an experimental program that links teachers and locally based international experts who have volunteered to serve in the schools. The experts are used for in-class presentations, informal advising, inservice workshops, parents' association meetings, and curriculum revision. (Author/KC)

An outline of the French electoral system covers the voters and their voting rights, assembly seats and candidates, political campaigning, allocation of assembly seats, balloting system, and recent coalitions. Election results for a bibliography are appended. (MSE)

Traces the shift of paradigms in the political science profession from the 1960s to 1980, examines the classical paradigm, compares it with modern paradigms, and reviews contemporary efforts to articulate a new paradigm which takes the ecological crisis into account. (Author/DB)

Describes how faculty-produced 35 mm slides can be used to enhance student interest in political science in undergraduate college level courses. Emphasis is placed on copying existing photos and on fieldwork where political events are photographed. Information is presented on copyright law, photographic equipment, and slide program technique.…

It is suggested that college instructors must combine teaching their discipline with work on basic academic skills. One way of improving student skills is having students work on research papers on which they receive detailed feedback. Other teaching techniques are suggested, including directing students to relate news accounts to general or…

Examines benefits derived by college students in a political science fieldwork course and correlates student characteristics with various levels of course benefits. Findings indicated that major course benefits included developing good coworker relationships, increasing theoretical knowledge, and forming career preferences. Students who benefited…

The article integrates information on three topics--the quantitative backgrounds and computing needs of social science students; cooperation among social science instructors, students, and computer center user consultants; and attitudes of instructors in public administration and political science doctoral programs. (Author/DB)

Social science paradigms are examined in an attempt to indicate the potential these approaches might have for students of higher education organizations. Paradigms from sociology, political science, and organizational analysis are presented. It is suggested that higher education scholars should understand and develop all three paradigms.…

Questions the role of the state in the post World War II international system. Topics discussed include alteration of relations between states due to nuclear weapons technology, the growth of nationalism, human rights movements, multinational corporations, and the role of nonstate actors. (DB)