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Changing perspectives on international education / edited by Patrick O'Meara, Howard D. Mehlinger, and Roxana Ma Newman.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- International education--United States--Congresses.
- International education.
- Education, Higher--United States--Congresses.
- Education, Higher.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Conference papers and proceedings.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 419 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2001]
- Summary:
- More than 40 years ago, recognizing that higher education would have to take responsibility for educating Americans about other world cultures and societies, Congress passed the National Defense Education Act (later known as the Higher Education Act). Title VI of this act has provided extensive support for foreign languages and area studies development in the nation's universities and colleges.
- U.S. educational institutions must continue to help citizens to have informed opinions about complex international problems. Changing Perspectives on International Education is designed to be used by administrators and planners in U.S. education. It covers the field of international studies as it has developed in the United States, from its beginnings and accomplishments under Title VI to the current paradigmatic shifts taking place in research, teaching, and outreach. A major section is devoted to internationalizing the curriculum of K-12 schools.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [351]-406) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0253338166
- OCLC:
- 43851505
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