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Mandelstamm, Allan B.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1971
Greater attention to the needs of students and to teaching methods is urged, and specific suggestions are given. (IM)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Course Content, Economics
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Hartley, James E. – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Describes an introductory economics course in which all of the reading material is drawn from the Great Books of Western Civilization. Explains the rationale and mechanics of the course. Includes an annotated course syllabus that details how the reading material relates to the lecture material. (RLH)
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), College Curriculum, Course Content, Economics
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Siegfried, John J. – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Outlines principles that guide a successful undergraduate economics honors program: simplicity, accessibility, skill development, risk minimization, and incentives to combat procrastination. Describes a model which specifies three of the usual six electives and requires a senior thesis that makes an original contribution to economics…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Economics, Economics Education
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Gartner, Manfred – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Examines how much time is spent in economics and management sciences programs; how much time is allocated among different courses within programs; what common thematic denominators exist; and whether and in what way content in microeconomics and macroeconomics courses differs. (RLH)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Economics Education, Foreign Countries
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Siegfried, John J.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Discusses objects, methods of instruction, content, and accomplishments of the undergraduate major in economics. Recommends a strong introductory sequence stressing application of economic tools, rigorous intermediate theory courses, background courses in quantitative methods, and a minimum of five economics electives. Suggests synthesis through a…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development