Project ESCALERA is pleased to offer a special seminar for USF St. Petersburg faculty presented by Elana Spector-Cohen of Tel Aviv University

Seminar topics include:
· The context of Tel Aviv University’s English for Academic Purposes
Program
· Theoretical assumptions of the reading process, proficient versus
non-proficient readers, and type A versus type B syllabi
· Four-pronged approach to syllabus design
· Complementary pyramid syllabus design
· Writing issues
· Test item formulation and alternative assessment
· Hands-on text analysis activities

This seminar is especially appropriate for faculty teaching courses that focus on academic reading and writing or anyone who is interested in the university system of Israel.

Location: CAC 133
Date: Friday, August 20, 2004
Time: 12:30 to 5:00

Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP if you plan to come, e-mail Joyce Nutta at nutta@tempest.coedu.usf.edu by Thursday August 19, 2004. All faculty are welcome!