Posted on December 07, 2015
In a recent column of Education Week’s Global Learning column, Jason Harshman, Assistant Professor of Social Studies and Global Education at University of Iowa, writes about the three ways that educators can help students truly become global citizens: through reflection, action, and variation in the classroom.
Posted on December 03, 2015
We are thrilled to present our new introduction to the Mexico unit, a powerful essay by writer Francisco Goldman. The essay discusses recent events in Mexico as well as Mexican politics and the rich and diverse history of Mexican literature.
Posted on December 01, 2015
In honor of Translation Tuesday, we’re sharing the lesson plan “Found in Translation: Parsing and Appreciating Difficult Texts” from The New York Times Learning Network blog. By comparing the King James Bible with other more contemporary translations, students assess the value of reading difficult texts in their original language and consider how various translations can change the feel of a text.
Posted on November 27, 2015
What is Daesh? What is ISIS? What are the meanings and implications of these names?
Posted on November 11, 2015
Thanks to Professor Cheryl Smith and her students at Baruch College, we're happy to share our new video about Words Without Borders Campus with you!