In this paper, the concept of "invisible ethnic" is used to refer to an individual who is identified as different by dominant members of society and who is caught between an ancestral identity and culture on the one hand, and a wish to be assimilated, on the other. This concept is discussed in relation to Stonequist's "marginal…

The amount and type of peer interaction occurring in four racially mixed eighth grade classrooms were studied. Observational data were collected on the peer-directed behaviors of 69 white children and 32 black children weekly during one semester. The race and sex of the person to whom each behavior was directed were recorded as were the affective…

Assuming that one way to meet the needs and to improve the delivery of services and amenities to isolated rural citizens is through increased interagency collaboration, an obective of this research was to explore stimuli and deterrents to such cooperative efforts. Thirty organizations (23 public groups, 4 private non-profit, and 3 private) serving…

This document discusses the ethnic imbalance and intergroup relations problems in a California school district with a high proportion of Spanish surname pupils and some Negro American Indian, and other nonwhite students. Prepared for the Colton districtBoard of Education, the report presents data on racial and ethnic distribution in the various…

This paper describes four cases of intervention in the relations between groups of widely differing social status and power. "Dialogs" between high corporate executives and social activities from urban poverty areas in three cities were supported by a foundation interested in promoting long term cooperation between the groups on social projects of…

The study determined: (1) differences in dating preference attitudes for Black Chicano, and Anglo men regarding women of another race; (2) differences in dating preference attitudes for black, Chicano, and Anglo women regarding men of another race; (3) whether parental influence is perceived by college students to be more determinative in dating…

This is a record of the proceedings of the First Faculty Desegregation Institute held at Bishop College. Included is a chronology of program activities (lectures, field trips, etc.). Position papers on intergroup relationships, disadvantaged children, race relations in America, and the nature of prejudice for the major part of the record. In…

Medical and non-medical group mental health approaches are discussed. In the medical approach groups are set up for the treatment of the psychopathology of the members and group therapy or group psychotherapy methods are utilized. The clients are selected by the therapist who determines what kind of group would be most beneficial for the patient.…

The study of human learning has neglected interpersonal learning, mainly because of its complexity. However, with the recent development of a new methodology and research paradigm, empirical studies have been initiated. This is a report on one such study, involving 40 male University of Oregon students divided into two groups of 10 pairs of…

There were 120 participants from three distinct groups: experienced teachers, newly graduated elementary and secondary teachers, and principals, who met from June 24, 1968 to June 30, 1970. Objectives of the program included the following: (1) teacher training; (2) interpersonal relations; (3) classroom skills and sensitivities for experienced…

Designed by a committee of the Speech Communication Association to assist in planning a conference in intercultural communication, this outline defines the field, delineates topics for presentation, and furnishes a general outline for a volume which will be considered the final product. Cultural objectivity is established by insuring participation…

This paper examines the process of interpersonal communication across cultural boundaries, through a combination of the cross-cultural approach (from international communication research) and the interpersonal approach (from sociological research). The paper presents data on friendship patterns in a multi-cultural group. The experimenter observed…

Reviews past research on the informal communication system in an organization, known as the 'grapevine', and discusses the author's research results which lend support to prior research conclusions. (MH)

Themes covered by this round table include the genres in Chicano literature, publication problems for Chicanos; the social role of the Chicano author; the Chicano-Mexican relationship, and the theater festival in Mexico City in 1974. (Author/AM)

Discusses the use of English as the universal language for international, cross-cultural business communication and problems that develop as a result. (RL)