English Comprehension I (Spring)

Aims and Activities: This course will cover many topics of general interest. Students will participate in a variety of listening and reading tasks to improve their comprehension. Classes will typically include whole group, small group, pair, and individual activities depending on the tasks and topics.

Evaluation:  Evaluation will be based on classroom performance, homework assignments, and other assessment considerations.

Textbook:  Impact Listening 2, Journeys Reading 2
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English Comprehension II (Fall)

Aims and Activities: This course will cover the second half of the textbooks used in English Comprehension I. As in the first semester, there will be many topics of general interest, and students will participate in a variety of listening and reading tasks to improve their comprehension. Classes will typically include whole group, small group, pair, and individual activities depending on the tasks and topics.

Evaluation:  Evaluation will be based on classroom performance, homework assignments, and other assessment considerations.

Textbook:  Impact Listening 2, Journeys Reading 2

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International Affairs and Culture: Introduction to
Literacy Studies II (Global Issues) Fall

Aims and Activities: This course aims to develop a basic understanding of literacy programs in developing and industrialized countries around the world. Some of the topics that may be covered are (1) the current status of literacy around the world; (2) psychological, social, economic, political, and humanitarian aspects of literacy; (3) governmental and non-governmental (NGO) literacy programs; (4) educational standards and assessment; and (5) regional literacy program in Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. We will examine literacy materials and reports from sources such as UNESCO, JICA, and Actionaid. Activities include lectures, whole class and small group discussions, and Internet research projects.

Evaluation:  Evaluation will be based on classroom performance, homework assignments, and other assessment considerations.

Textbook:  Handouts and Internet materials

Reference Materials: < www.proliteracy.org > <www.womeninliteracy.org> etc/

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Seminar 2004 (Language, Literacy,
Society, and Culture): Issues in Language
Education in the United States: Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Beyond  (Yearlong)

Aims & Contents: (1) To become knowledgeable about issues facing American education and society in areas of language education for native and nonnative learners such as student diversity, refugee and immigrant language problems, heritage language preservation, cultural identity through language, and related concern, and (2) To become familiar with the basic principles and techniques of tutoring young people and adults.

Activities: There will be weekly discussions and homework assignments based on readings from the textbook and handouts. In the second semester, students will prepare a written research report and present a final oral report of their findings. There will be occasional films or documentaries about education in America.

Evaluation: Class participation and homework (30%). Midterm objective test on the course readings (30%). Final written report and oral presentation
(30% + 10%).

Textbooks: Cristina Igoa. The Inner World of the Immigrant Child

Reference Materials: < www.edutopia.org > < www.crede.org > etc.

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