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Chatterbox and Early Literacy in Trinidad and Tobago
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Abstract: The main purpose of this module is to explore how teachers can develop Early Literacy in young children by making use of their chat skills; also how they can advice parents about developing literacy practices at home and fostering oracy in their children as a basis for Literacy in a creole speaking (Trinidad ... More »
Chinese I (Regular), Spring 2005
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Abstract: This subject is the first semester of two that form an introduction to modern standard Chinese, commonly called Mandarin. Though not everyone taking this course will be an absolute beginner, the course presupposes no prior background in the language. The purpose of this course is to develop: (a) basic ... More »
Chinese I (Regular), Spring 2006
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Abstract: This subject is the first semester of two that form an introduction to modern standard Chinese, commonly called Mandarin. Though not everyone taking this course will be an absolute beginner, the course presupposes no prior background in the language. The purpose of this course is to develop: Basic conversational ... More »
Chinese II (Regular), Spring 2006
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Abstract: This subject is the second semester of two that form an introduction to modern standard Chinese, commonly called Mandarin. Though not everyone taking this course will be an absolute beginner, the course presupposes only 21F.101/151, the beginning course in the sequence. The purpose of this course is ... More »
Chinese II, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Continuation of 21F.101. For full description, see 21F.101. For graduate credit see 21F.152.
Chinese III (Regular), Fall 2003
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Abstract: Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and depth. Lab work required. This course is designed to consolidate the foundation built in Elementary Chinese and continue developing students ... More »
Chinese III (Regular), Fall 2005
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Abstract: Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and depth. Lab work required. This is the third of the four courses (Chinese I through IV) in MIT's regular (non-streamlined) Chinese curriculum. ... More »
Chinese IV (Regular), Spring 2006
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Abstract: This is the last of the four courses (Chinese I through IV) that make up the foundation level (four semesters over two years in the normal curriculum) of MIT's regular (non-streamlined) Chinese program. Chinese IV is designed to consolidate conversational usage and grammatical and cultural knowledge ... More »
Chinese VI (Regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures and Societies, Spring 2003
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Abstract: This course is the continuation of 21F105. It is designed to further help students develop sophisticated conversational, reading and writing skills by combining traditional textbook material with their own explorations of Chinese speaking societies, using the human, literary, and electronic resources ... More »
Communication, Experience and Meaning: a theoretical perspective (for T&T teachers)
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Abstract: This module presents some ideas in the field of Communication and Language for use by teachers in Trinidad and Tobago. It is necessary to understand these concepts in order to see how they relate to classroom interaction and the teaching and learning of Literacy. This last point is made clearer in the ... More »
Dialect Awareness in Literature and Life
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Abstract: "Dovey Coe", a young adolescent novel by Frances O'Roark Dowell of Boone, North Carolina, takes place in the 1930s in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The use of mountain dialect continues to remind the reader of the importance of setting in this novel. The study of a selection from this novel ... More »
German I, Fall 2003
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Abstract: Introduction to German language and culture. Acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure to authentic German language and culture. Self-paced language lab program is fully coordinated with textbook/workbook. ... More »
German III, Spring 2004
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Abstract: This course expands skills in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Students develop analytic and interpretative skills through the reading of a full-length drama as well as short prose and poetry (Biermann, Brecht, Dürrenmatt, Tawada and others) and through media selections on contemporary issues ... More »
German IV, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Development of interpretive skills, using literary texts (B. Brecht, S. Zweig) and contemporary media texts (film, TV broadcasts, Web materials). Discussion and exploration of cultural topics in their current social, political, and historical context via hypermedia documentaries. Further refinement of ... More »
Germany Today: Intensive Study of German Language and Culture, January (IAP) 2005
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Abstract: Prepares students for working and living in German-speaking countries. Focus on current political, social, and cultural issues, using newspapers, journals, TV, radio broadcasts, and Web sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading skills for professional ... More »
High-Intermediate Academic Communication, Spring 2004
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Abstract: The goal of this course is to review grammar and develop vocabulary building strategies to refine oral and written expression. Speaking and writing assignments are designed to expand communicative competence. Assignments are based on models and materials drawn from contemporary media (newspapers and ... More »
Language and thought: introducing representation
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Abstract: How does what you say come to mean something? Does what you say inherently represent what you, the speaker, think it means, whatever that might be, or does what you say carry its own meaning, separate from your intentions in saying it? This unit introduces you to the key questions about how meaning is ... More »
Rhetoric, Spring 2005
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Abstract: For students with a special interest in learning how to make forceful arguments in written form. Studies the forms and structures of argumentation, including organization of ideas, awareness of audience, methods of persuasion, evidence, factual vs emotional argument, figures of speech, and historical ... More »
School Uniforms: Point of View Writing
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Abstract: This lesson deals with an issue that is very important to students: school uniforms. It incorporates writing, speaking, and math.
Spanish 1, Fall 2003
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Abstract: Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximal use of fundamentals of grammar in active communication. Audio- and video-based language laboratory program coordinated with and supplemented to class work. For graduate credit see 21F.751. Spanish I is very different from ... More »
