Utopian societies can actually demonstrate some essential needs for community life. In this sociology course students read utopian literature and then investigated the lessons gleaned from their study of the utopian societies through experiential learning projects, e.g., participant observation of dorm life, leadership simulations, and utopian…

Using films, readings, and textual and intertextual analysis, the course covers the cinema of India, Egypt, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Cuba, and Senegal. (PD)

Outlines purpose, objectives, and reasons for a high school women's literature course. (EL)

Discusses problems encountered in using the Matarazzo Checklist to rate students' interviewing skills with psychiatric patients. (RM)

Describes the development and offerings of North Shore Community College's Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, which uses a variety of organizational and methodological strategies including team-teaching, multi-discipline courses with one instructor, thematic courses, and discipline combinations. Describes the 15 courses in the curriculum and…

Described is a curriculum program in U.S. history, entitled the Project on History and Logic, specifically designed to improve critical thinking skills. (RM)

Presented are goals and a topical outline for a one-semester chemistry course for students in the health professions. The outline is intended to be a model rather than an "official" course in the field. Several points are offered, particularly for faculty new to teaching such a chemistry course. (JN)

A laboratory course design to teach the principles of process data acquisition and control using digital computers was developed at Washington University. The structure of the laboratory and course are described. The course outline and list of experiments are included. (JN)

In this art activity, eighth grade students use charcoal to draw space art. This versatile medium helps the students see and use dark and light in their forms to show real space and depth. (RM)

Social psychology has separate sociological and psychological approaches that must be bridged in undergraduate courses. One possible course format is to cover a variety of theories, then their substantive applications. Two texts, detailed handouts, and demonstrations, including simulations and field problems, help students to understand and…

Describes the training program for hospital personnel at Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Emphasizes the importance of improving the communication skills of health care employees. (PD)

Describes a course in medicinal chemistry for chemistry and biology majors who have a minimum background including one year of biological sciences and chemistry through organic. (MLH)

The present study was designed to test whether a group of teachers given a revised form of Achievement Motivation Training, a course intended to change the motivation tension system of the course participants, could, in turn, by training students outside of their regular school activity, generate a measurable improvement in their academic…

Most teachers still are not adequately prepared to cope with the problems or take advantage of the potentials inherent in technological changes in instruction. This article proposes an Instructional Development Course for Teachers, a type of training that rises above the know-how often stressed in educational media courses. (Author/ER)

Describes a college level minicourse utilizing photography and the camera to present basic physical optics. Included is an outline of topics and a listing of course objectives. (SL)