This study examines the possible psychological effects of the Third Culture Curriculum at Emerson School (Riverside, California). Instruments presumed to measure "anxiety,""perception of others' attitude toward self,""self-attitude,""adjustment," and "racial attitudes" for this longitudinal study…

This volume, an account of the prerecorded history of the Navajos, is the first of a series of two volumes. (Volume 2 will take up recorded history.) From the knowledge of verbal literature supplied by Navajos themselves, this composite was completed to help alleviate the lack of materials on Navajo culture. Consensus, the authors point out, was…

A study was conducted to review and make recommendations concerning current and potential curricular offerings in Chicano Studies at Rio Hondo College. The need for Chicano Studies is discussed in terms of an assessment of current curricula, the emphasis and direction for Chicano Studies, and assessments of library offerings for Chicano Studies.…

In the course of the Six Institutions' Consortium 3-year curriculum development project in Afro-American Studies, it became abundantly clear to faculty and student participants that the most viable curriculum that can be developed must be interdisciplinary. In response to this conviction, a seminar was held to emphasize the need for an approach to…

This document describes a summer institute held at Northwestern University during the summer of 1970 entitled Institute in African Studies for College Teachers. The program of instruction that was devised had 4 principal objectives in mind: (1) transmission of accurate information and data about African and Afro-American culture and society; (2)…

After a brief discussion of what multicultural/multiethnic studies are, why programs in these areas should be established, and how such programs are organized, descriptions of programs established by local school districts, guidelines for the selection of materials and the evaluation of programs, and sample lesson plans are presented. Selection of…

Brings the perspective of historical geography to bear on the interaction of people and the environment in North America from colonial times to the present. Major sections review literature dealing with opportunities offered by a new environment to European settlers, a theory of regional differentiation, and regional consciousness. (Author/DB)

The author reviews selected curriculum guides, periodicals, and books to examine the historical role of ethnic studies in the curriculum. It is argued that from an historical approach, ethnic studies has been around for some time and should be viewed as a regular part of the curriculum. (JR)

Notes that from the standpoint of minorities and American education, the history of public education in America is reple with tales of special interest groups pushing for their own educational change and recognition. Advocates of ethnic studies have acted no differently. (Author/AM)

Examines the problem of inadequate coverage of ethnic groups in social studies texts. Claims that the coverage of groups included is often unbalanced. Defines reasons for this failure as including political and economic constraints. (BSR)

This article is a series of anecdotes from an undergraduate course in multi-ethnic literature. In this class students explore their lives against the backdrop of their country's diverse ethnic heritage. Such courses are few, but they are needed given the influx of immigrants to this country. (Author/VM)

Discusses the problems encountered in defining a language minority. Lists four basic criteria common to all language minorities: (1) self-categorization; (2) common descent; (3) distinctive linguistic, cultural, or historical traits related to language; and (4) social organization which places the group in a minority position. (SED)

Educators must decide which concepts, generalizations, and content of multicultural education are to receive priority attention. Characteristics of curricular elements to be selected as foundations of multicultural education are discussed. (RM)

Examines the changing ethnic context of educational programs for Swedish Same, or Lapps, and seeks to draw implications for theory and research on education and ethnic-revival processes. (Author/RK)

Maintains that students must study ethnicity to attain a total understanding of American society. The author analyzes and evaluates multiethnic components of a social studies program and recommends comprehensive testing to determine the success of each component. Examples of testing techniques are presented. (Author/DB)