An analysis of the disappointing results of an experimental, semi-programmed government course is reported. (Author/KM)

Political scientists in public law were surveyed for information relating to the current status of public law, the significance of methodological orientations, and recent research developments. (Author/KM)

A proposed series of seminars would study the local community, its concrete issues and upcoming choices concerning these issues and would get the results into the hands of as many citizens as possible. (Author/KM)

Findings of a questionnaire evaluating students' positions toward foreign policy issues indicate that there is a strong predisposition for students to see their own attitudes as similar to those of their instructors. (Author/KSM)

The complexities of the legislative process were learned by college students who drafted a bill for their state legislature and then lobbyed for it. (Author/KM)

A group-learning approach has been identified as suitable for dealing with large classes in a graduate public administration course to encourage student participation and to personalize the learning experience. (Author/KM)

James Rosenau, the author of a new type of textbook for undergraduate political science courses, proposes to use the inquiry approach and dramas to generate student interest. (Author/KM)

Examines normative and methodological foundations of teaching international political economy. Stresses the need for a critical value perspective, an historical approach, and a holistic and historically grounded theoretical framework. (Author/DB)

Describes and evaluates college level political science at the University of Santa Clara which promotes social science research as an integral part of the baccalaureate program. (Author/DB)

Maintains that ineffective and ungrammatical writing by college students is unacceptable and suggests how political science teachers on the college level can help students improve their writing skills in conjunction with the substantive purposes of a political science course. (Author/DB)

Suggests how simulation games can help students in college level political science courses understand the role of the mass media in political processes. Uses a Simulation of the Middle East Conflict (SMEC) as an example. (Author/DB)

Describes and evaluates a college level introductory American government course which teaches students about citizenship by directing them to participate in local government meetings and write reports of the governmental units with which they become involved. (Author/DB)

Describes a moot court program intended for use in college level political science courses focusing on constitutional rights and liberties. Information is presented on program planning, selecting cases, oral argument, and opinion preparation. (Author/DB)

Explains how political scientists in colleges and universities can cooperate with high schools in their communities to help students improve their quantitative skills in an introductory computer course. (Author/DB)

Statistically examines the impact of an overseas political science program on student attitudes about world-mindedness, support for the United Nations, self-esteem, and tolerance of ambiguity. A substantial degree of change occurred only on the self-esteem variable. (Author/CK)