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Supplement to I Never Thought of It That Way
No full textThis Supplement to I Never Thought of It That Way can help students read texts about unfamiliar topics, internalize relevant themes from the book, and engage more fully in campus-wide conversations about the book. The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) created this supplement as part of our mission to address the professional, academic, and practical language needs of students who use English as an additional language.This Supplement to I Never Thought of It That Way can help students read texts about unfamiliar topics, internalize relevant themes from the book, and engage more fully in campus-wide conversations about the book. The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) created this supplement as part of our mission to address the professional, academic, and practical language needs of students who use English as an additional language
Supplement to Now Is Not the Time to Panic
No full textThis Supplement to Now Is Not the Time to Panic can help you read texts about unfamiliar topics, internalize relevant themes from the book, and engage more fully in campus-wide conversations about the book. The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) created this supplement as part of our mission to address the professional, academic, and practical language needs of students who use English as an additional language. Our supplement includes the following sections to support your reading:
* reading strategies: develops skills such as building background knowledge, previewing, and skimming
* book structure: explores skills for improving reading accuracy, comprehension, and speed, including sections about recognizing chapter organization, spotting plot structure, and identifying cultural references and slang
* Kevin Wilson’s writing style: identifies literary devices such as narrative voice and metaphors that can enhance your reading experience
* reflecting on belonging: guides reflection on the book’s central themes and how they can enhance your experience on campusThe English Language Center (ELC) develops Campus Reading supplements (formerly known as Commons Reading supplements) to help individuals read a text on an unfamiliar topic and internalize relevant themes from the story.Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC
Immersion Guide Text-Only Version Part 2
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC) team have prepared this guide to assist students as they prepare for, work on, and submit their Immersion Vanderbilt project. This guide will also connect students with additional ELC resources and demonstrate how the ELC can help throughout the various stages of the Immersion project
Immersion Guide Text-Only Version Part 1
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC) team have prepared this guide to assist students as they prepare for, work on, and submit their Immersion Vanderbilt project. This guide will also connect students with additional ELC resources and demonstrate how the ELC can help throughout the various stages of the Immersion project
Email Messages Guide: What Do Your Emails Look Like?
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Email Messages Guide resource series was developed as a way to provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners at Vanderbilt University the opportunity to better write email messages. Our Email Messages Guide provides learners with strategies for: 1) writing and revising email messages, 2) reading cues for shifting tone, and 3) understanding language commonly used in academic email messages. Find this guide and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/email-messages-guide
Scholarly Reading Guide: Reading Bibliographies
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Scholarly Reading Guide resource series was developed as a way to provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners at Vanderbilt University the opportunity to better read and comprehend scholarly texts. Our Scholarly Reading Guide provides learners with strategies for: 1) reading efficiently, 2) reading scholarly texts critically, 3) comprehending academic jargon, and 4) reading specific sections of journal articles. Find this guide and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/scholarly-reading-guide
Supplement to When Breath Becomes Air
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Supplement to When Breath Becomes Air was created for incoming undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). Our Supplement to When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi has two goals: 1) to help you read texts about unfamiliar topics and 2) to help you internalize relevant themes from When Breath Becomes Air. Find this and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/supplement-to-when-breath-becomes-air
Academic Vocabulary Guide: Word Cards
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Academic Vocabulary Guide resource series was developed as a way to provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners at Vanderbilt University the opportunity to better learn and retain academic vocabulary. Our Academic Vocabulary Guide provides learners with: 1) research-proven strategies to meet the challenges of vocabulary learning and retention in the context of academics; 2) rationales for why and how particular strategies work; 3) guidance on how to effectively choose and implement the strategies; and 4) references that validate or refute the usefulness of particular strategies for specific tasks. Find this guide and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/academic-vocabulary-guide
Supplement to The Person You Mean to Be
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Supplement to The Person You Mean to Be was created for incoming undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). Our Supplement to The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias by Dolly Chugh has two goals: 1) to help you read texts about unfamiliar topics and 2) to help you internalize relevant themes from The Person You Mean to Be. Find this and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/supplement-to-the-person-you-mean-to-be
Participating in Campus Film Screenings
No full textThe English Language Center (ELC)’s Participating in Campus Film Screenings resource series was developed as a way to provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners at Vanderbilt University the opportunity to better participate in campus film screenings. Our Participating in Campus Film Screenings guide provides learners with: 1) viewing strategies for maximizing understanding and retention; 2) approaches to film discussion participation; 3) phrases for productive discussions; and 4) campus resources to further students’ understanding of campus initiatives. Find this guide and more online at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/resources/participating-in-campus-film-screenings
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