FR Doc 03-9882
[Federal Register: April 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 77)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The International Research and Studies Program
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Publication of the year 2002 annual report.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the publication of the annual report
listing the books and research materials produced with assistance
provided under Section 605 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended (HEA).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 605 of the HEA authorizes the
International Research and Studies Program. Under this program, the
Secretary awards grants and contracts for--
(a) Studies and surveys to determine the needs for increased or
improved instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, or
other international fields, including the demand for foreign language,
area, and other international specialists in government, education, and
the private sector;
(b) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs
supported under Title VI of the HEA by governmental, educational, and
private sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of programs so supported;
(c) Evaluation of the extent to which programs assisted under Title
VI that address national needs would not otherwise be offered;
(d) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to
provide international capabilities at institutions of higher education;
(e) Research on more effective methods of providing instruction and
achieving competency in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields;
(f) The development and publication of specialized materials for
use in foreign language, area studies, and other international fields,
or for training foreign language, area, and other international
specialists;
(g) Studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign
language, area studies, and international studies programs;
(h) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques throughout the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools; and
(i) Research on applying performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.
2002 Program Activities
In fiscal year 2002, 20 new grants ($2,421,480) and 22 continuation
grants ($2,782,520) were awarded under the International Research and
Studies Program. These grants are active currently and will be
monitored through progress reports submitted by grantees. Grantees have
90 days after the expiration of the grant to submit the products
resulting from their research to the Department of Education for review
and acceptance.
Completed Research
A number of completed research projects resulting from grants made
during prior fiscal years have been received during the past year.
These are:
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Title Author/location
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The Language Without Borders: Steven Loughrin-Sacco, San
Developing the U.S. National Business Diego State University, 5250
Spanish Examination. Campanille Drive, San Diego,
CA 92182-1934.
A Humanities Approach to Chinese Linda S. Wojtan, Social Science
History: A Three-Unit Curriculum Education Consortium, 1965
Package for Secondary and Community North 57th Court, Suite 106--
Colleges. P.O. Box 21270, Boulder, CO
80308-4270.
Nahuatl Learning Environment Jonathan D. Amith, Yale
Dictionary, Reference Grammar and University, Council on Latin
Structured Database Lexicon and American and Iberian Studies,
Hypertext Search for Online P.O. Box 208206, New Haven, CT
Presentation. 06520-8206.
A National Survey of Assessments of D. Kenyon and V. Malabonga,
Foreign Language Teachers. Center for Applied
Linguistics, 4646 40th Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20016.
Computer-Assisted Polish Pronunciation Waldemar Walczynski, Center for
Tutor. Applied Linguistics, 4646 40th
Street, NW., Washington, DC
20016.
The Making of Modern Burma CD-ROM...... Michael Aung-Thwin, University
of Hawaii at Manoa, School of
Hawaiian, Asian And Pacific
Studies, Monroe Hall 416, 1890
East-West Road, Honolulu, HI
96822.
Communicating in Khmer: An Interactive Chhany Sak-Humphry, University
Intermediate Level Khmer Course. of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for
Southeast Asian Studies--
Sakamaki D200, 2530 Dole
Street, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Emerging Economies Teaching Website.... Michael Radnor, Northwestern
University, Kellogg Graduate
School of Management, 633
Clark Street, Evanston, IL
60208-1110.
Building a New Europe: Political and Lowell Turner, Schools of
Economic Reconstruction After the Cold Industrial and Labor
War. Relations, Cornell University,
Ithaca, NY 14853-3901.
Assessing a Japanese Program Over Time: G. Richard Tucker, Carnegie
Preparation and Articulation. Mellon University, Department
of Modern Languages, Baker
Hall 160, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-
3890.
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To obtain a copy of a completed study, contact the author at the
given address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the 2002 annual report
and further information regarding the International Research and
Studies Program, write to Jose L. Martinez, Program Officer,
International Education and Graduate Programs Service, U.S. Department
of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202) 502-7635.
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document or the 2002
annual report referred to in this notice in an alternative format
(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on
request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT
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Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125.
Dated: April 17, 2003.
Sally L. Stroup,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Postsecondary Education.
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