Class Project in the International Lounge

Each semester Wendy Patriquin, Jody Littleton, and Julie Weishar organize a class assignment involving their ESL 095 classes and COM 120 classes.

The assignment is designed to encourage COM students to examine other cultures, and to help ESL students gain experience speaking English with native speakers.  The COM students have a list of questions that they use to interview an ESL student.  Both classes gain perspective and interview skills, which give them the confidence to be more comfortable when talking to people outside their own culture.

To make the experience more relaxed and enjoyable, the instructors provide coffee, tea, and snacks for the students.

The Library is always happy to host class events like this.  If you are interested in reserving the International Lounge for an event, please contact Sarah Meilike.