In this course students will become familiar with English public media by utilizing authentic, up-to-date, multi-media news stories on a variety of different topics, including news, science and technology, nature and environment, fashion and the arts, love and marriage, health, and other theme-focused investigative reports.

On completion of the course, students should be able to 1. increase their understanding about the world and different cultures; 2. use English effectively to communicate with others on a variety of topics; 3. explore important issues from multiple perspectives; 4. evaluate critically and syntheize information using English; and 5. increase the ability to form independent judgement.

1. http://www.nytimes.com/  
2. http://www.pbs.org/
3. http://edition.cnn.com/
4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/