Marriage in Magazines, an Experimental College course, was taught during the spring of 1971 at California State University, Fresno. A wide variety of magazines were read, analyzed, and evaluated. The case study'' of one article was presented. Students and faculty viewed the experience as a valuable one and encourage others to explore along the…

The purpose of the article is to underscore strong points for the junior college instructor to use in coming to terms with local or regional four-year schools. (Author)

Discusses the inclusion of knowledge on macromolecules into a freshman chemistry course which emphasizes topics in organic chemistry, polymer science and biochemistry, atoms, chemical thermodynamics, and inorganic chemistry. Indicates that the program is the only way to keep chemistry education up to date. (CC)

Presents the characteristics of an experimental course offered at the University of Texas in the Fall of 1971. Confirms the concept that computer-based instructional techniques have the potential of increasing both the degree and rate of student learning. (CC)

A creative course offered to adults in evening sessions successfully combined poetry, art, dance, film, and music in developing insights into human values, self-awareness, and interrelationships. (JB)

Describes how one school district has been able to expand its curriculum offerings at very little cost by offering mini-enrichment courses on Saturday mornings. (DN)

University Laboratory School of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, offered a mini-course on the topic of death to junior high school students. Results proved the topic to be meaningful and relevant. (DS)

Programmes for very gifted children at the Technion in Haifa were started in 1969. These were child-centred and an attempt to counteract the negative-gifted-child-syndrome.' (Author/CB)

Describes a course developed to change negative student attitudes toward physics. A general outline and contents of the course in practice are included. (DF)

Describes the conduct of a one-semester laboratory course for electrical engineering sophomores through the use of rack-mounted instruments and printed circuits. Concluded there was greater student and instructor interest and creativity in both lectures and laboratory. (CC)