Examines theories of culture that form the image of the multicultural university. Notes that most culture critics argue that theory is ideological and reality is socially constructed. Claims Eurocentric theories as a reflection of those in power, and conflict is the predominant feature of culture. Suggests implications for curriculum and…

Evaluated treatment outcomes from program of research on modeling therapy with Puerto Ricans, targeting anxiety symptoms, acting-out behavior, and self-concept problems. Findings from 210 primary grade children and their mothers confirmed impact of culturally sensitive modeling therapy on anxiety symptoms and other target behaviors, but negative…

The debate over political correctness and cultural diversity in U.S. higher education is examined, and three basic questions are raised: who is to be taught?, what is to be taught?, and who will teach it?. Higher education's contribution to social change is seen to be its ability to discuss issues with openness, candor, and reason. (DB)

A total of 30 kindergarten and second, fourth, and sixth grade students from Taiwan and the United States were asked to make category inclusion and typicality judgments for 6 categories. Findings suggested that cultural familiarity with instances plays an important role in the development of category knowledge. (RH)

Reviews four resources that will help teachers make instructional decisions in classrooms with bilingual multicultural students. (MG)

Considers the extended African-American family, beginning with a historical perspective of the nuclear family and other family arrangements. The importance of the group rather than the individual for African-American culture is explored. Analyses of the function of the extended family indicate its role in adaptation and survival. (SLD)

Describes efforts by a university librarian to establish a helpful relationship with an international researcher. Topics discussed include language barriers; cultural differences, including methods of interpersonal communication; learning to use an automated library; developing a personal computer system; and using an atlas to help foster mutual…

Discusses problems associated with teaching young children about Native Americans and their cultures. Provides alternatives to stereotypical portrayals. (BB)

The Slavonic languages are well represented among the community languages of Australia, though few maintain a place in the school curriculum, and only Russian is an independent discipline in Australian universities. The article discusses Slavonic languages and cultures and their presence in Australia. (SM)

By looking at how two Brazilian and two American businessmen patterned their speech during negotiations, the author indicates how different conventions in discourse organization may affect natural conversation. Stylistic differences, interactional problems, and implications for training business people are discussed. (18 references) (Author/LB)

The possible relationship between a teacher's or individual's position on the Transmission-Interpretation dimension, locus of control, and culture was examined. A pilot study with Malaysian and United Kingdom undergraduates suggests that promoting particular methodologies may be inappropriate and ineffective. Sample questionnaire items are…

Bernstein argues that current criticisms of Columbus are an ideologically motivated rewriting of the past and that the point of studying history is to understand development not validate particular ideologies. Zappia criticizes the artistic community for its attempts to discredit Columbus and to eulogize the civilizations he allegedly destroyed.…

Discusses the experiences of young American Indian girls in the missionary boarding schools of the nineteenth century. Utilizes the diaries and notes kept by the girls and the missionaries. Explains that the schooling of young girls was an attempt to assimilate an entire people by separating future mothers from their native culture. (DK)

In follow-up studies using the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), data from over 36,000 business managers and their subordinates were used to reexamine psychometric properties of the instrument and to explore gender, functional field, ethnic, and cross-cultural differences. Factor analysis supports a five-factor scale, with gender differences…

Interviews with 27 Korean university faculty members who had been graduate students abroad investigated their experiences as foreign graduate students, socialization to the professoriate, and attitudes about preparation for academic careers. Two themes emerged: (1) Westernized expectations concerning teaching and research, and (2) emphasis placed…