This collection of conference papers describes the post-World War II relationship between Germany and Minnesota. The relationship with the Federal Republic of West Germany is emphasized but East Germany is not ignored. The papers include: "Current Issues in German-American Relations" (P. Hermes); "The Cult of Talent and Genius: A…

A number of terms have been used for the concept of intercultural education, such as transcultural, cross-cultural, global, and multicultural education. A recurrent theme in history and literature, intercultural communication has received scant attention as a subject worthy of teaching in its own right. Among the more notable books on…

This report discusses the bilingual education/English as a Second Language (ESL) program at the Univesity of Houston-Clear Lake. These programs have attracted qualified preservice and inservice teachers and support personnel who serve or will serve the 20 local school districts. The student population in the programs has grown 900% since 1979 and…

The International Communication Agency (ICA) was created in April 1978 to help facilitate relations between the United States and other nations. Its main function is to enrich the supplies of information among peoples in order to enhance understanding. An examination of the international context in which the ICA will operate reveals the urgent…

This syllabus outlines the daily schedule for a six-week course in intercultural communication, describes topics covered in class, and lists required reading selections. Course topics, presented by the instructor and by guest lecturers, include basic concepts and models of intercultural communication, public diplomacy, design and conduct of field…

This paper presents two proposals for improving programs that prepare groups for an intercultural experience. The paper should be helpful to instructors who train foreign service personnel, technical advisors, Peace Corps volunteers, and missionaries. First, instructors should make participants in a training program aware of the severe limitations…

This guide presents a teacher training program in Middle Eastern studies and procedures for program implementation. Details concerning program announcement, participant selection, and travel accommodations are included. Participants attended an orientation and registration workshop and an intensive academic workshop before flying to Egypt for the…

A CROSS-CULTURAL NURSERY SCHOOL PROVIDED THE MILIEU IN WHICH THE FEELINGS OF THE ALIENATED POOR WERE OBSERVED. TYPICALLY, THE FAMILIES OF THE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN FEEL HOPELESS, HELPLESS, WORTHLESS, AND ISOLATED. THEIR HOPELESSNESS MAY BE A REACTION TO BEING JUDGED AS INCOMPETENT BY SOCIETY AND THEY BECOME PRESENT- RATHER THAN FUTURE-ORIENTED.…

The key to educating children for communication in a multicultural society is to show them the components of intercultural communication and to make them aware of the characteristics that distinguish one culture from another. The major components of intercultural communication can be divided into three categories: the determiners of behavior, the…

The issues and difficulties of providing equal educational opportunity in a widely multicultural country, such as Canada, are addressed. The French-English conflict is considered only as a highly visible indication of a more profound social dilemma. Several educational programs intended to meet the language and social needs of immigrant children…

In this message, President Johnson notifies Congress of his establishment of the National Council on Indian Opportunity, and outlines proposed legislation and appropriations designed to alleviate many of the problems of the American Indian. The program as outlined is designed to promote Indian self-help and self-determination, and to begin to…

This list of resources in the field of intercultural communication includes: (1) bibliographies; (2) books; (3) other print and audiovisual materials, including papers and periodical articles; (4) communication media sources; (5) fugitive materials, including unpublished works, materials in personal collections, and limited-access resources; (6)…

Addressed to foreign student advisers, this brochure presents the view that the changing times, domestically and internationally, suggest that foreign students are needed here for the education of our own students. It outlines a method by which foreign student advisers and others working with foreign students can provide such learning…

A proposal is made for an exchange of cassette tapes from librarians, teachers, and students between Palo Alto, California, and Queensland, Australia. The objectives of the project are to help children and adults from both countries to form a closer understanding, and to stimulate and share thoughts and ideas. Suggested activities include singing,…

A group of 25 Chicano, bilingual, community college students were selected to participate in this curriculum development project, 15 spending an entire semester in Mexico, and 10 going on a shorter tour. The major objectives of the project were: (1) to develop and disseminate bilingual Chicano Studies curriculum materials; (2) to train school…