Describes a twelfth grade English course designed to meet the needs of students entering the community after high school. (DD)

The mini-course offers unusual opportunities for teachers and schools that wish to experiment with new forms. Certain very significant characteristics have to be present in order for the mini-course to be productive and eight important ingredients are listed here. (Author/RK)

This paper describes a series of FORTRAN IV computer models which are the content-oriented subject matter for a college course in forest planning. The course objectives, the planning problem, and the ten planning aid models are listed. Student comments and evaluation of the program are included. (BT)

The role of school governors and the development of school government has already been discussed by Anne Corbett and R. T. Spooner. This article is a further contribution to the debate and describes the measures that have been taken by Sheffield Education Authority. (Editor)

Reports on approaches being used in journalism courses at colleges throughout the country to help students improve in grammar usage, spelling, and punctuation. (GW)

A foreign film course covering two days is described. A variety of films were available for students' choice, and all involved a particular theme. Films for French, German, and Spanish courses are listed. A schedule for individual, group and whole course work and discussion is presented. (CHK)

Describes a course in which student teachers become actively involved in children's learning experiences. (Editor/RK)

Describes a program in testing and instruction in written composition, developed at Chicago State University. (AA)

Describes a business writing course at Purdue University that requires students to read business publications, produce a newsletter, and compose an annual report. (KS)

Describes the University of Missouri at Columbia's specialized economic-analysis course, an offering designed to teach journalism students to understand economic systems and to relate business developments and problems. (KS)

Describes a multifaceted approach to acquisition of cross-cultural knowledge that is a culmination of experiences and activities used in a course titled Counseling Ethnic Minorities. This approach is based on the premise that knowledge and cultural sensitivity can be achieved through a combination of cognitive, affective, and behavioral…

Describes an undergraduate course which focuses on the effects of the mass media on the viewing public. The course is intended to increase awareness of the media so that students may respond to it more intelligently. Course topics, source materials, and class formats are discussed. (GEA)

Describes the history, planning, and content of the 1984 Global Studies Institute held at New York University. (JDH)

Describes a "learning by doing" approach to sociological research designed to gather a comprehensive understanding of the Racine, Wisconsin youth gang situation, led to a nontraditional approach to research in typical research methods course. Includes information about student and faculty involvement, the process of research training,…

This paper presents a teaching module on the geographical aspects of war and peace for teachers who would like to incorporate these issues into their undergraduate courses but do not know where to begin, have limited preparatory time, or limited resources. Included is an extensive list of readings and audiovisual materials. (JDH)