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and the student create a learning agreement that serves as the syllabus/contract for the course. It specifies: The number of credit hours for the course (calculated with the formula of nine hours of work per week for an entire semester for a four-credit course) The defined period for the independent study (may not be an open-ended process.) Dates for regular meetings between the student and faculty sponsor The reading, research, writing, and appropriate other activities to be carried out The

Locating relevant sources is only one step of the research process, but for many students, it’s the end goal. By shifting the focus away from sources as containers of information, the act of locating sources is reframed as one step in a process that changes constantly as more information is gathered and as you learn more about what you are writing. To the seasoned researcher, a source of information will provide details about the context in which the source was created, the process through

of the media, including reporting, writing, layout design printing, advertising, photography, editorial decisions, circulation, production, videotaping, recording, and editing. Assume full responsibility for any material published or aired, and address any complaints filed against the media outlet. In conjunction with the advisor and University appropriate officials, prepare and issue requests for contractual bids for equipment and service. Be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and

International Education in Peacebuilding Search for Common GroundThe Common Ground Blog - Divided We FallA commitment to the power of grassroots citizen-generated conflict prevention and peacebuilding has defined Mr. Idriss’s life’s work. Even as a senior with a major in Economics and Philosophy at Swarthmore College, he demonstrated his passion for conflict prevention writing an undergraduate thesis on the topic of “Track II Diplomacy and International Conflict Prevention.” Track II diplomacy, writes

three books in Jewish education.  He was the editor of a symposium on the theme of “Poetry after Auschwitz” that appeared in the Journal of Reform Judaism in Winter 2015 comprised of articles by PLU faculty.  He earned his B.A. in Religious Studies from Stanford University and was ordained as a rabbi at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Conference ScheduleMarit TrelstadModerator: Marit Trelstad, Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theologies, Endowed Chair of Lutheran Studies

three books in Jewish education.  He was the editor of a symposium on the theme of “Poetry after Auschwitz” that appeared in the Journal of Reform Judaism in Winter 2015 comprised of articles by PLU faculty.  He earned his B.A. in Religious Studies from Stanford University and was ordained as a rabbi at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Conference ScheduleMarit TrelstadModerator: Marit Trelstad, Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theologies, Endowed Chair of Lutheran Studies

) EDUC 407 : Teaching and Learning of Writing This course focuses on the multimodal teaching of writers across developmental stages, emphasizing culturally sustaining practices. This includes developmental and writing processes, genre exploration, the role of identity and community in writing, writing strategies and skills, and formative assessment and feedback. (2) EDUC 423 : Language and Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners This course examines stages of second language acquisition

French from the start, with an emphasis on contemporary culture and issues in the French-speaking world. You’ll not only learn to communicate effectively in French; you will become a more engaged and empathetic global citizen through the study of francophone literature, film, music, and art in creative collaboration with peers. Proficiency in French and cross-cultural competence will enhance your studies and your career — in teaching, working with NGOs, international business, and more. French

, 1991). These guiding values are created to assist Pacific Lutheran University move boldly forward so that our students, faculty, and staff might be good global citizens and creative leaders in furthering the cause of diversity, social justice and sustainability. Campus Life partners closely with PLU’s Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS), Campus Ministry, and Wild Hope Center for Vocation to enact PLU’s values of diversity, justice, and sustainability in fulfillment of PLU’s