Discusses recent attacks on English and presents a lengthy list of solutions, including reorganization of Ph.D. programs. (RB)

Reports on college and university foreign language teacher education programs. (DS)

Argues that more expenditure on higher education, particularly engineering education, is necessary if the pressing problems of society are to be met in an economically viable manner within the context of a complex technological civilization. (AL)

Relevant research topics, adequate utilization of research methodologies and tools, and systematic training of graduate students for historical research are generally absent from history doctoral programs. (MB)

Suggests requirements for a doctoral program in English education. (SW)

A questionnaire to elicit information on program structure, or admissions and exit standards, and on students and faculty of public administration doctoral programs was sent to 52 political science departments. Results showed that programs afforded reasonable flexibility, the opportunity for some degree of specialization, and an adequate number of…

Describes the development of the doctoral program in basic composition and rhetoric at the University of Louisville (Kentucky). Discusses the general theory for training basic writing teachers, the kinds of practical experiences they should have, and the course requirements. Includes a bibliography of texts for basic writing teachers. (HTH)

A personal narrative of an intern's field experience at a child guidance clinic, part of his doctoral program in counseling psychology. (SJL)

Encourages a reduction in the number of Ph.D. programs in English and foreign languages and the raising of standards for admission to graduate programs. (DD)