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Utilizing The Interactive Reading Model In A Continuing Education Course, Shawn Mcrae
Utilizing The Interactive Reading Model In A Continuing Education Course, Shawn Mcrae
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This paper seeks to provide an alternative method of reading instruction to female Saudi Arabian university students enrolled in a continuing education class for banking. Rather than a teacher-centered approach that relies on textbooks for materials development, a student-centered approach has been utilized in order to encourage participation, allowing the learners to have more input in the learning process. The use of student-generated materials allows for an authentic medium of communication, enabling students to practice their language learning skills using topics of social and personal relevance. From a teaching perspective, this is extremely important; it can increase students’ motivation, stepping …
The Moorish Influence On Spanish Language, Civilization, And Culture, Tommy Genoris Erwin
The Moorish Influence On Spanish Language, Civilization, And Culture, Tommy Genoris Erwin
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This project examines the vast contributions made by Moors to the Spanish language, civilization and culture. The project will also try to clarify as to whom the Moors were, where they came from, and the specific contributions that they made during lengthy rule of Spain. This project is divided into five major sections. The introduction explains why this topic was chosen and the audience for whom the information is intended. The second section explores the background, achievements and contributions that were made by the Moors during their 800 (eight hundred) year domination of Spain. The third section addresses more specifically, …