Three projects are described that were observed during a two-month study tour to Latin America in 1975: urban and rural community development in Bolivia; nonformal initial education in Peru; and international education in Argentina. The projects are carried out in situations involving particularly difficult social problems. (ND)

There is an urgent requirement to understand government-in-the-community, generate deeper concern for resolving community problems, and refine the system of local government. The community college provides an ideal place for the study of local government as well as a vehicle for teaching functional aspects of government at federal and state…

The shift from regional to social variation in linguistic behavior has necessitated inclusion of larger numbers of informants in studies. This paper examines some sampling techniques and discusses the structuring of a community profile representative of a target population and exhibiting necessary social variation for accurate dialect study. (CHK)

This activity, designed for secondary school geography students, provides reinforcement of skill development in the uses of census data and offers students a greater understanding of the socio-economic structure of their community. Students convert raw census data into percentages, develop quartile ranges, and construct choropleth maps to…

Includes five administrative phases'' and nine steps followed in conducting a community survey. (SP)

The examination of a city in Texas provided data for the support of the thesis that an increase in vertical ties contributes to the development of a pluralistic power structure within a community; the traditional power relations and supporting normative patterns within the isolated minority community serve to inhibit competitive political…

Discusses the methodology and benefits of using a city as an instrument for examining American history and social dynamics. (JB)

Trip maps and trip boards are described, as are suggested destinations for class trips. The maps are used as multipurpose tools that any teacher can tailor to the needs of his or her own community and environmental studies and to the skills of children of any age. (Author/KC)

Suggests the study of local issues as an active approach to citizenship education in the elementary and secondary grades. Presents a model activity for high school civics students on investigating the impact of a new shopping mall. (SJL)

Describes instructional strategies for stimulating student awareness of their membership in global society. Included are learning objectives, required materials, sample letters to parents and community members, and explanations of 22 activities students might undertake in an inventory of global links in their home, school, and community.…

Two studies of the economic impact of the college on the community conducted at two very different colleges in Alabama suggest that the most meaningful impact studies should try to measure and consider the human development impact of the college on the community as well as economic factors. (JG)

Traces the history of Arthurdale, West Virginia, a homestead community established by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Division of Subsistence Homesteads in 1933. Includes Arthurdale's community projects, activities, and schools. (RW)

Outlines a literary study unit on censorship, focusing on issues beyond the classroom. Suggests several student projects which explore the school district's censorship policy and community attitudes toward censorship. (MM)

Uses the concept of "community as story" to evaluate community solidarity. Presents the stories of three communities in terms of origin, characters, events, and theme. By constructing their stories, communities can inspire new adventures and create a future which is as real as the perceived past. (KS)