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"Living
in America" Course Set for Mar. 20-May 1 2/23/07
Dr. Goldstein notes that when teaching an immigrant group, it is necessary to get a conversation going to assess what the participants know. For "Living in America," she plans to draw from America's rich tradition in literature and the arts - reading short stories and poems aloud, showing works by famous artists, and playing segments from films, all of which should generate meaningful discussions. "A culture's creative achievements are a mirror to its world," she said. "My goal for the class is to help participants gain more confidence in interpreting American culture, to help them develop an appreciation of American art and literature, and to feel less isolated and willing to 'put themselves out there.'" She also hopes that participants will form bonds with others in the class. Having taught sociology, English and anthropology at Mercer, Dr. Goldstein embraces the variety of her experiences. "I love teaching here. You find such diversity among students - in age, nationality, religion. It's always interesting to be navigating different worlds." Goldstein herself journeyed back to Romania in 2004 to visit the birth place of her immigrant grandparents. In a formative experience as a young teacher, she lived for a time with a family in Puerto Rico, and just this past summer, taught a group of Chinese children about life in America. (Click here for Dr. Goldstein's poem about her experience teaching these children.) The
cost for "Living in America" is $102. For more information on
this or other noncredit courses at Mercer this spring, click here
or call (609) 570-3311. |
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