ID 480 - Intl Literacy:Undrstndg Global Persptive

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Interdepartmental

Description:

The purpose of this course is to understand the importance of increasing literacy skills around the world, and to provide specific techniques to do so. At the end of the course, students will travel to Arusha, Tanzania to work with children and adults improving literacy skills. Arcadia undergraduate & graduate students will spend twelve weeks on the Glenisde campus learning about Tanzanian culture, literacy issues and developing countries , and teaching/coaching strategies to improve English-as-a-second language reading and writing skills. Students will then spend two weeks in Africa working with Tanzanians at the Miracle Corners Community Center.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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