Monday, August 8, 2011

College 101 for Non-Native Speakers

Pathways programs blend English and academics to help foreign students succeed


James Gregory Friedman stands at the front of an Oregon State University classroom and writes two words on a white board: disposable income.

"What does that mean?" he asks, looking expectantly at his students, who are mostly male, Asian, and, for the moment, silent.

Mr. Friedman is an English-language instructor, but these days he is spending much of his time discussing business theory and basic engineering principles, as part of a new program here for international students.

By Karin Fischer Corvallis, Ore.
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