The teaching of the history of medicine to medical students throughout their undergraduate medical education is advocated. History acts as a unifying force connecting a variety of scientific and humanistic disciplines and, by providing a historical perspective, serves to promote the student as a professional. (Author/MLW)

Describes the techniques used by an American literature teacher to expose students to the influences that shaped American literature.(EL)

Discusses the status of foreign language learning in connection with the humanities, and suggests a redefinition of the mission of the foreign language department in the research university. It is proposed that students be trained in language teaching skills in combination with branches of the humanities other than literature, without neglecting…

Describes a history and humanities program offered by Oakton Community College (Illinois) to senior citizens at a local nursing home. (DC)

Describes a successful community college course designed to acquaint foreign students with American culture. The syllabus for "American Society for Foreign Students" is appended. (DC)

Today there is new interest in renewing a society's general acquaintance with and appreciation of the arts and humanities as vital to life, education, and the conduct of human affairs. The 12 essays in this collection have a variety of critical looks at the arts and humanities and the role they play in postmodern schooling. This diverse collection…

Considered the blend of humanities and traditional curriculum as a necessary part of the school responsibility. (RK)

Reports on a sample mini-course in the humanities entitled A Several-Circled Search for Self'' which employs the circus as a theme while stressing the importance of student involvement and the development of self-concept. (RB)

Author attempts to describe and clarify some of the components of the humanistic school. (Author)

At Illinois Central College, a new course in humanities for non-transfer students was designed to be contemporary and non-book-oriented as well as structured and academically sound. This article traces the development of the program. (CA)

A paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (Atlanta, November 27, 1970). (Editor/RD)

Lecture delivered at the November 2, 1968 meeting of the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

In spite of criticism and public opinion, the liberal arts are practical and still the important core of curriculums. Many work skills developed and nurtured by the humanities are discussed as necessary for occupational success. The revival of the humanities is shown to depend on liberal arts educators. (Author/CM)