Both narrative and expository discourse are presented. Results from a qualitative study comparing the intercultural content of two Turkish high school EFL textbooks with two U.S. high school ESL textbooks attempt to answer this question. This poster session provides an overview of programs using distance education to teach ESL and a handout containing useful books, journals, and conferences about distance education. Students use their own values and background knowledge to make judgments on interesting and controversial court cases found in current newspapers and magazines. This poster display illustrates the activities of young immigrants in a high school pilot project designed to prepare them for the world of work.
Handouts are available.
Literature and language have been socially represented as independent subjects in the context of secondary schools. A complete learning experience involves the learners' sensitization to the effects produced through creative manipulation of language. Presenters suggest ways for more solid applications of literary texts in language classrooms. The presenter displays samples of art work that are extensions of language lessons for the elementary ESOL student. The display shows examples of how vocabulary is expanded, listening skills are practiced, and writing is encouraged.