Multicultural Prism: Voices from the Field. Volume 3

Focusing on multicultural issues, this collection presents essays and syllabi for courses in the fields of teacher education, composition, psychology, music, public health, and counselor education/college student personnel designed to prompt educators to make those courses more inclusive in both content and methodology. The essays and syllabi explore service learning, teaching and learning styles, case study methodology, transcultural immersion, and representative assignments, texts, and references. Three of the essays address effective attraction and retention programs aimed at traditionally underrepresented populations. Essays and syllabi are: "Interactive Phases of Curricular Re-Vision: A Feminist Perspective" (Peggy McIntosh); "Interactive Phases of Curricular and Personal Re-Vision with Regard to Race" (Peggy McIntosh); "Dynamics of Teaching in a Pluralistic Society" (Frederick J. Baker); "Multicultural Implications of Society: A Service Learning Course" (Stuart C. Lord); "Teaching and Learning Styles from a Multicultural Perspective" (Judith C. Reiff); "Literacy Learning and Cultural Differences: Case Method Instruction" (Phyllis Metcalf-Turner); "Multicultural Issues in Higher Education" (Robert Caruso and Earl Bracey); "Transcultural Immersion: Public Health Leadership Management Practicum" (Diana D. Hankes); "Cultural Diversity Breeds Tolerance in the Multiversity" (Edith M. Baker); "Culture and Self" (Gerry Becker); "Music Appreciation for a Large and Diverse Student Population" (Elizabeth Potter Jordan); "Module for Asian Studies: The Impact of Culture on Business Behavior" (Barbara Barrett-Schuler); "Integrating Asian Film into Film Studies and Film Production Courses Using Examples from Yasujiro Ozu (Japan) and Zhang Yimou (China)" (Diane Carson); "The 'Black Ships' and 'Sakoku': Commodore Matthew C. Perry's Expedition to Japan (1853-1854)" (Theodore Finkelston); "Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture" (Susumu Kasai); "Module for Asian Studies: Latin American Civilization" (Marco A. Romero); "Curriculum Module for Asian Studies: Chinese Mythology: Background and Influences" (Linda VanVickle); "Module for Asian Studies: The Short Novel" (Susan Waugh); "Community College Programs and Services for Special Populations and Underrepresented Groups" (Yvonne Singley); "Minority Student Achievement Series: A Cooperative Approach to Increasing Minority Student Retention" (Mary Jo Hall and Magalene Sudduth); "Attracting Minorities into Teacher Ed