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SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING EXPERIENCES: EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE STUDIES IN MEXICO CITY
Texas A&M University-Texarkana (UNITED STATES)
About this paper:
Appears in: EDULEARN10 Proceedings
Publication year: 2010
Page: 1363 (abstract only)
ISBN: 978-84-613-9386-2
ISSN: 2340-1117
Conference name: 2nd International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Dates: 5-7 July, 2010
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Abstract:
Objectives: Participants will : (1) outline a process for developing and conducting an international travel course with a focus on language learning; (2) describe the comparative language program at the Universidad de LaSalle; (3) discuss the benefits and barriers of international travel; and (4) create a list of effective activities and assignments appropriate for courses requiring international travel.

This session outlines a process for developing and organizing international travel courses. A comparative language project conducted by Texas A&M University-Texarkana at the Universidad de LaSalle in Mexico City will be highlighted. Suggested class activities and course assignments will be presented to support student learning outcomes. A discussion of the benefits and barriers of international travel will be conducted. A planning template with action steps will be provided.
Keywords:
Language Studies, International Travel.