Argues that the increasing interdependence of nations and technological changes make it important for students to learn more from, as well as about, their world. Discusses the ability of cultural studies to provide the content necessary to enable students to become their own teachers and continue the process of self-education. (AYC)

Suggests that business students need to be prepared to manage the communication of intercultural teams. Discusses strategies for success such as: developing a network of good relationships built on trust and understanding; showing respect for other cultures and languages; and understanding how diversity strengthens the team. (SG)

This last in a series of articles describing IBM's Opportunity Management Program focuses on the transfer of training programs to different cultures. Problems with translating materials into other languages are discussed, helpful attitudes are suggested, continuity is considered, and an overview of all the articles in this series is provided.…

The rationale behind the project is based on the belief that the study of a work of literature can effectively open a window of opportunity for pupils to study other countries' cultures and identities as well as contribute to pupils' own identity construction and to the understanding of the identity of others. Information and communication…

In regions of intractable conflicts, daily circumstances and overall reality allow very narrow opportunities to bring members of conflict groups together in order to modify their social relationships. Internet-based communications were the backbone of a three-month program designed to address the Jewish-Arab conflict between Israeli Jewish youth…

Experiences in this research study started in 1991 before many teacher educators were aware of the "?U"? curve hypothesis or predictable stages of culture shock and the recognizable stages used on the path to gaining intercultural competence. This study of student teachers is used here as an illustration of what happens when teachers are…

This book provides brief descriptions of over 800 ethnic studies programs or departments in U.S. colleges or universities. More than 600 ethnic-specific programs, mainly African American, are listed. Other such programs include Asian American, Chicano/Latino, Native American, and Puerto Rican studies, as well as programs in Jewish studies,…

This document provides information about the 1990-93 overseas fellowships of the International Exchange of Experts and Information in Rehabilitation (IEEIR), based on project summaries and reports from fellows and hosts. It begins with an interim report from an IEEIR fellow who traveled to Australia and a letter from a host in New Zealand. The…

This paper presents findings of a 4-year study that examined the dynamics of educational change in 11 elementary and secondary schools that were adopting global education into their curricula. Data were obtained from informal observations, interviews with principals, and interviews with and surveys of teachers. Findings identified three kinds of…

This conference proceeding discusses the provision of school for Gypsy and Traveller children with a particular focus on the training of those who teach them. A relevant issue for all Europe, the seminar provided the opportunity to compare the policies and results of different institutional bodies. Presentations included the following topics: (1)…

Even as community college instructors increasingly find their classrooms filled with students who lack the most basic knowledge about other countries, they are confronted with questions about the need for community college students to become involved in intercultural education. Changes in global economics, population composition, and international…

In an effort to increase students' global awareness, New Jersey's Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has developed a number of courses and programs designed to infuse an international and intercultural perspective into the curriculum. Among the on-going projects of the college are: (1) the integration of a basic composition and an…

Selected book lists and periodicals which review books, audiovisual materials, and multiethnic instructional materials are listed in this annotated bibliography which updates the 1976 edition. This edition includes four sections: book selection sources, periodicals, sources of audiovisual materials, and sources of multiethnic materials. A…

Pointing out the large number of immigrants to the United States from various cultural backgrounds and the large minority population that already exists in the U. S., this paper argues that there is an urgent need for health service workers to have sound preparation in intercultural and interpersonal communication. The paper discusses the health…