ELI S50 Academic Reading/Writing

Summer 1998

Syllabus

Week 1 (6/26)

Introduction. Diagnostic reading and writing activities.

Week 2 (6/29 - 7/1)

Introduction to reading. Begin chapter 4 "Learning English."

(No class July 3 - Independence Day holiday)

Week 3 (7/6 - 10)

Finish chapter 4. View "Moscow on the Hudson." Begin chapter 5 "Culture."

Week 4 (7/13 - 17)

Finish chapter 5. Do in-class timed writing. Essay 1 due. Midterm exam.

Week 5 (7/20 - 24)

Do chapter 9 "At School."

Week 6 (7/27 - 31)

View "Stand and Deliver." Work on essay 2.

Week 7 (8/3 - 7)

Essay 2 due. Final exam

Week 8 (8/10)

Course wrap-up