UA and International Students Learn from One Another through an Experiential Learning Course
- November 30th, 2023
- in English Language Institute International Main
UA and ELI students compete with other groups to build the best marshmallow and pasta tower
On Mondays and Wednesdays in BB Comer Hall, UA and English Language Institute (ELI) students come together in a unique program that provides both groups of students the opportunity to share perspectives on their cultures.
The CIP 202 Introduction to Global and Cultural Perspective Experiential Learning course has two labs which allow UA students to join international students twice a week throughout the semester. UA students can either join a Speaking/Listening 5 and 6 course in which ELI students learn about American history and its influence on culture or a Culturally Speaking course in which UA and ELI students are given topics to discuss or tasks to complete.
The CIP 202 course culminates with an Intercultural Experience Showcase. UA students in the course create posters that highlight the lessons they have learned and perspectives that have changed from their interactions the international students.
Intercultural Experience Showcase
Intercultural Experience Showcase
UA and ELI students compete with other groups to build the best marshmallow and pasta tower
UA and ELI students compete with other groups to build the best marshmallow and pasta tower