Attacks the McCarran-Walter immigration law, which is used to deny entry into the United States to foreigners holding views government officials deem subversive. Discusses several specific cases in which the act was used to deny entry to writers, political figures, and educators. (EL)

To differentiate student creativity by various tasks, the investigator used two classes with many minority-group students for whom certain admission requirements had been waived. In lieu of final exam, 17 experimental (Minority) and 28 control students received tests of creative thinking. Two forms were used, each with three separate figural…

Suggests that the essay, despite its second-class status in academia, is a compelling form. Argues that articles have replaced essays as a result of poststructuralist criticism and its preoccupation with ontological questions, resulting in a set of highly technical terms and conceptually difficult problems which exclude the casual reader. (ARH)

Explores an insight offered by Plato in his "Seventh Letter" to explain why the traditional mode-based approach to teaching composition is so attractive and how it can be expanded upon to teach students productive inquiry. Shows how the process-based approach promotes that sort of productive change and suggests how to engage students in genuine…

Author discusses issues inherent in Emily Dickinson's effort to define herself and to perceive truthfully the milieu in which she experienced life. To appreciate Dickinson, one must not be offended by the reminder that she was a poetess.'' (Author/NL)

Describes a nontraditional discourse forum, computer-based conferences, in which students hold written conversations to discuss readings, debate issues, share frustrations, and try to become comfortable with the ideas presented in the classroom. Argues that these computer conferences are powerful learning forums for students because they encourage…

The study of perceptual genres offers opportunities for the treatment of films in a variety of course structures. (JH)

This journal focuses on the learning and teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Selected articles include the following: "Immigrant Women in Bologna: Themes and Problems"; "But Those Cursed Accents: Where Did They Go?"; "Modern Languages in the Primary School: The Scottish Experience"; "Suggested Strategies for the Use of Authentic Video…

This curriculum outline presents the components of a course which introduces students to the modern economies of Asia and their relationship and interdependence with the United States economy. First, the goals and student objectives of the course are listed. Next, the course outline and assignments are presented, emphasizing the following basic…

A discussion of what Black Elk Speaks" reveals about the social functions of prophecy." (Author/RD)

Describes how the discussion of a few short poems on abortion was used to show how the special language of poetry can help doctors share the experience of their patients, as well as recognize their own feelings and attitudes. (JL)

Discusses the need for designing a system of accountability for use in decision-making about allocations of resources for student services. Programs and staff adjustments should be made in response to the changing student population. (MB)

Defines civic literacy in the context of technical education as the need to understand the larger social contexts in which technologies exist. Reviews current social changes which make civic literacy imperative and describes model courses incorporating such efforts. Describes a national curriculum development project to integrate civic literacy…

Homosexuals are America's largest single "ethnic group," and their literary tradition should be represented in curricula and textbooks. (JH)

This special issue contains the following articles: (1) "Critiquing the Center: Rigoberta Menchu and Enrique Dussel" (Joseph R. Hoff); (2) "Caroline Maria De Jesus: A Testimonial Voice in the Wilderness" (Eva Bueno); (3) "Latin American Women's Voices: La Malinche to Rigoberta Menchu" (Ana Maria Romo de Mease); (4) "China in Borges''The Garden of…