Overview and philosophy of our ESL programs: Student success and well-being is foremost in our philosophy and profit comes second. Our reputation.....[Details]
Phone: (888) 831-3836
Fax: (902) 445-5615
E-mail: info@rcetgroup.com
Address: Suit 67, 5670
Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 1H6
Course Goals
1. Improve students’ note-taking speed and accuracy
2. Academic note-taking and organization
3. Note-taking and listening preparation
Course Materials
1. Current newspaper articles
2. Podcasts (internet-based radio talk shows)
3. Lectures from TED.com
Course Syllabus
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Monday, October 4th 2010 |
“China’s Mandatory Vacation, with Complications” The New York Times |
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Monday, October 11th 2010 |
The Chronicle Herald (front page news)
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Monday, October 18th 2010 |
“Schools Kill Creativity” Ken Robinson of TED.com |
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Monday, October 25th 2010 |
Podcast selection TBA |
Note: Students are not responsible for course materials. All newspaper articles, podcasts and lectures will be provided by the instructor. However, students are encouraged to share anything they might find on their own time.
