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AbstractDuring the 1992–1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the built physical landscape and places of cultural heritage were deliberately targeted and destroyed as part of the strategy of ethnic cleansing. The 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement recognized the potential for cultural heritage to contribute to postwar reconciliation and rebuilding; Annex 8 established a commission to preserve national monuments. This paper examines the politics of cultural heritage in post-Dayton Bosnia and the ways in which it has been (ab)used to propagate a narrow, exclusivist identity. It focuses on the struggles to control the Commission to Preserve National Monuments as well as the fates of two monuments in particular—Vraca Memorial Park and the Partisans' Memorial Cemetery—whose abandonment signifies the wider struggles over memory and identity in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Describes two courses designed to combat study apathy & lack of knowledge about the Middle East. It is noted that "Politics of West Asia" & "The Arab-Israeli Conflict" use structured debates, role-play simulations, & discussions of novels & films as pedagogical techniques to spark student interest & deepen their understanding of the complex processes of international politics. It is contended that active learning exercises make real-life events/situations more relevant & intellectually exciting. Class formats & the mechanisms involved in the debates & simulations are detailed. Pedagogical goals include an enhancement of public speaking, writing, & group cooperation skills, as well as the development of critical thinking; a greater understanding of the workings of international politics; & exposure to multiple perspectives. Both the potential pitfalls & the significant benefits of interactive exercises are discussed. 1 Illustration, 8 References. J. Lindroth

Political cartoons are an excellent classroom tool to build students' critical thinking skills, to generate lively classroom discussions, & to get students excited about politics. Cartoons should be treated as serious commentary on political affairs. Interpreting a cartoon requires that the viewer be familiar with current issues & debates, savvy about the cultural context, & capable of analytical judgments. This technique capitalizes on the visual learning style of many students & interjects an added interactive dimension to classroom discussions. This article discusses some of the challenges of using cartoons in the classroom, including where to locate them. The text is accompanied by several representative cartoons. 11 Appendixes, 6 References. Adapted from the source document.