The outline of the program that follows is therefore based on the above experience and goals. It is essential that the program be channelled through a primary instructor. This person should be totally familiar with the cultural framework of the Marshallese - this I consider of paramount importance as my experience has led me to believe. There is no similarity between the culture of the West and the Marshallese and with due respect to the Western culture, I feel that an understanding of the Marshallese culture requires that one be either born there or in a culture very similar to theirs. It is recognized that the West has studied their culture, but there is a significant difference in studying a culture and in blending with that culture. The need to understand, speak and think in Marshallese is critical for crossing language barriers. This combination of cultural and language fluency permits the development of an understanding for a complex subject such as radiation and its effects. The primary instructor then develops a group of Marshallese, who have also had the opportunity to study in the United States, in the understanding of radiation and its effects. This program should consist of: a. an examination of the Marshallese language and through the help of the Marshallese develop an effective means of communicating the difficult and controversial subject of nuclear radiation and its effects. b. c. educating the Marshallese instructors in the U.S. especially in the laboratories where work on the Marshall Islands is being performed. visit to the various islands and demonstrate the educational program based on verbal rather than that of text-book communications. The above is but a synopsis of what an educational program should be based on. I have discussed your request with Mr. Charles Meinhold. He concurs with me in that this Division would be willing to help develop an educational program based on the concepts identified above. The feasibility of allocating 3 - 4 weeks per year of my time to assist you in developing the program and later to supervise the field educational part of the program would be provided on a contractual basis. Thanking you for the opportunity to contribute towards this unique educational program. Yours sincerely, Nivel 2 . Va Janakiram R. Naidu, Ph.D., Ecologist cc: B, Wachholz, DOE/EV C. Meinhold A. Hull E. Lessard Enc.: H.P. Society Paper, December, 1979