This study examined the digital divide in San Diego County (California), conducting background research, reviewing published studies, and surveying county residents on computer ownership, computer use, and demographics. Results indicated that computer skills were fast becoming essential. Nationally, it was projected that 60 percent of jobs…

The "Bhagavad Gita" is a didactic dialogue inserted approximately in the middle of an immensely long Indian epic entitled the "Mahabharata." This paper examines the use of narrative in this ancient Hindu religious work, the "Bhagavad Gita"--specific attention is given to how the story in this didactic text uses…

Research that has focused on ancient Indian rhetoric, a sub-category of Eastern rhetoric, has largely eschewed focus on the narrative paradigm as a theoretical guide. These narratives often enshrine didactic elements, contradictions, and mythic traits that often confound and inspire Western audiences. These archaic religious/philosophical texts…

Two problems in teaching modern Asian history--using source materials and communicating ethnocentrism of the West toward Asian cultures -- are dealt with through the use of a British newspaper published in Shanghai. (Author/KM)

A class position paper was a success in providing "relevance" in a course in American Foreign Policy. (Editor)

Based upon a research project conducted for the Manpower and Employment Training Council, Utah Office of Labor and Training, discusses: (1) personnel managers' and supervisors' perceptions of refugees during job interviews, (2) their perceptions of refugees as workers, and (3) their perceptions of the English proficiency necessary for success in…

Adaptations in Sheboygan (Wisconsin) public schools have enabled the district to meet the needs first of Hispanic students and then of Hmong students, refugees from Vietnam. English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and ESL centers with a Hmong resource teacher help the Hmong students stay in school. (Author/MLF)

Examines three historical periods of English instruction in China (1862-1922, 1922-1949, and 1949-present). Focuses on recent efforts to upgrade foreign language instruction in China's schools at all educational levels. (RL)

Describes the development, nature, and potential contributions of refugee community organizations in the resettlement of Indochinese refugees. (Author/GC)

Intended for the K-12 teacher wishing to incorporate study of the People's Republic of China into the curriculum, this article cites new instructional resources, discusses changing perspectives in textbooks and suggests guidelines for evaluating materials on China. It is one of several articles in this issue on China studies. (SJL)

The author evaluates several intermediate/secondary-level films about China--past and present--and suggests criteria to use in evaluating others. Avoidance of stereotypes is emphasized. Sources and prices are provided for the cited films. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)

Suggests a unit to help students confront their misinformed perceptions of Asia. Students examine seven misconceptions: unchanging Asia, the spiritual East, the indistinct Asia, the inscrutable art of Asia, the unscientific Asian, oriental despotism, and modernization as Westernization. (Author/KC)

To survey Asian American literature is to discover a large group of works in which the characters are caught in psychological confusion, emotional frustration, and cultural alienation. A consideration of several contemporary Asian American novels reveals the search for identity and the recognition of the uniqueness of the Asian American…

Examines the indirect strategies applied in the relationship between power and language, with particular reference to Eastern (Asian) verbal context. Argues that indirectness is both a form of politeness where a speaker avoids expressing himself explicitly and a style of formulating speech acts, which has an inherent pragmatic role. (32…