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Weinstein-Shr, Gail; And Others – 1986
Four papers focus on approaches to providing literacy education. "Language and Community Building: An Intergenerational Approach" (Gail Weinstein-Shr) describes a Temple University (Pennsylvania) program to involve volunteers in English-as-a-second-language instruction to refugee children and their elders. This program provides volunteer…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Community Organizations, Elementary Secondary Education
Ratliffe, Sharon A.; Hudson, David D. – 1987
Two college faculty members have developed two speech communication courses specifically designed to increase the communication skills and self-confidence of non-native speakers of English. One course teaches pronunciation skills, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. The second focuses on speaking and listening skills for getting acquainted,…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Communication Skills, Community Involvement, Competency Based Education
Hunter, Ruth L.; Ratliffe, Sharon A. – 1991
Since 1980, the percentage of ethnic minority students at Golden West College (GWC) has nearly doubled. To meet the English language needs of this rapidly growing student population, a speaking and listening course was introduced into the curriculum in 1982, followed by a pronunciation course in 1985. Both courses were part of the…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Community Colleges, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement
