This catalog contains a listing of over 1,000 16mm films of interest to students, teachers, and researchers in sociology. Whenever possible, content reflects current trends toward increased interdisciplinary investigation. In the main body of the catalog, the films are listed alphabetically by title. For each entry, information is given on…

A unit is described in which fourth and eighth graders in Peoria, Illinois, gained understanding of the world through careful and critical reading of their local daily newspaper. The focus was on news about local international involvement. The teachers who developed the unit believe that study of local newspapers enriches information about the…

Methods and resource materials are suggested for teaching elementary level students about the concept of interdependence in terms of the Bicentennial. The rationale lies with a belief in human interrelatedness and the universality of human rights for which the signers of the Declaration of Independence struggled. Students are encouraged to explore…

Summarizes what behavioral science has learned from holocultural studies of social problems, child rearing, kinship, and cultural evolution. Holocultural studies test or derive a theory by mathematical analysis of data drawn from a sample of primitive societies representing three or more geographical regions of the world. (Author/AV)

Changes in the scale of destructive power have fundamentally altered the nature of the threat to the security of nations and so demand a corresponding adjustment in our perceptions of the realm of peace and security affairs. There can be no national security without world security in the real world. (RM)

Discusses the history of westernization from a global perspective. Analyzes the reasons for perceived Western "superiority," how these reasons contributed to the buildup of western power, and its attractiveness to non-Western cultures. Indicates the necessity for a trans-national, culturally non-specific view of history to meet this age…

A program model designed to provide intercultural training and foster a global approach to professional education is described. The steps and components necessary to construct a foreign language intercultural course according to this model are outlined. (MSE)

There is a need for more research on reentry after a cross-cultural living experience. Reentry is the beginning of the interpretation of the cross-cultural experience. A positive reentry must be supported by educators and/or program directors so that the experience will result in positive interpretations. (VM)

Discusses the need to treat library science teaching as a whole, rather than focusing on methodology alone, and addresses five areas that constitute library education: physical requirements, the psycho-social environment, teacher qualifications and duties, teachers' professional attitudes, and suggestions for improving the library science…

Presents ideas for teaching elementary school students about Korea by introducing them to the country's folktales, clothing, art, music, and food. Includes a folktale adapted as a play and suggestions for teaching about traditional costumes, folk dances, music, and masks, as well as Korean mealtime and table manners. (GEA)

Provides an introduction to the subject of global awareness, and discusses the kinds of resources that library media specialists ought to consider to provide support for classroom teaching in this emerging field. An annotated list of books, periodicals, organizations, and bibliographies is included. (Author/EM)

Identifies themes in this special issue on educational technology: emergence of new educational technology definition; pervasiveness of educational technology throughout world; importance of context in applying educational technology to problem solving; and new information technologies' role in altering organizational structure and teachers'…

Recent estimates suggest that 40 percent of the people around the world do not enjoy basic civil liberties and human rights. Among indigenous people--sometimes called aboriginals, native peoples, or tribal peoples--this percentage is much greater. Why and how indigenous peoples continue to be victims of oppression is discussed. (RM)

Education is usually seen as an institution aimed at providing the skilled human resources needed for economic growth. Education should also help future citizens develop a better and more just world. A global model that stresses the cultural component of the interrelation between society and education is presented. (RM)

Provides examples of education programs for school library/media specialists or teacher-librarians in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Caribbean region, and the United Kingdom. Teacher education, basic library science courses, specialized courses in school library media and services, and efforts of International Federation of Library…