Structural problems common to many ESL learners are dealt with in this course. This course provides international students with an introduction to American culture and values. Students read and discuss essays dealing with different aspects of American culture, values, and thought. Field trips to local businesses, ranches, museums, etc. also play a significant role in helping students gain a firsthand experience with the subject. This course is designed to give students a basic foundation in gathering information for a research paper.
Students use both the library and the Internet.
The course will focus on writing and documenting the research, and in writing a paper or completing a project. This course is designed to give English as a second language students a basic foundation in critical and evaluative writing. The course also serves as a general introduction to literature with a focus on enjoyment, understanding, and analysis. Any of our faculty or staff would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Snow College International Center programs or about Snow College. We welcome your interest.