AUGUSTANA COLLEGE. Reading Between the Lines With The New York Times

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1 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE Reading Between the Lines With The New York Times

2 WHY NEWSPAPERS?

3 Why Newspapers? Relevant examples Promote critical thinking Comprehensive writing Illustrate the connection between college courses and the contemporary world Stimulate classroom discussion Excellent organization of material Up-to-date content 3

4 The Paper of Record The Times fosters students understanding of the world through the highest quality journalism. Every day students will find news stories, analysis and opinion about vital issues discussed in their classes and textbooks. The Times has won 111 Pulitzer Prizes, more than other news organization. 4

5 The New York Times is an up-to-date primary resource for: Motivational questions and ice-breakers to begin lectures, sessions or seminars. Research assignments, term papers, poster sessions, essays, quizzes and take-home exams. Case studies and real life applications of theory. Teaching and demonstrating analytical skills. 5

6 Components of the Newspaper Proponent s Dozen The Newspaper Proponent s Dozen: A 12-part Rationale for Using National Newspapers in the College Classroom (Gardner and Sullivan, 1999) National newspapers are a tool for educational and personal empowerment College students need global information National newspaper help students anticipate trends and understand rapidly changing events College students need comprehensive information Newspaper readership is declining, especially among college students Reading national newspapers combats student political disengagement Gardner, J.N., & Sullivan, B.L. (1999). The national newspaper as a tool for educational empowerment: Origins and rationale. In: S. R. Knowlton, & B. O. Barefoot (Eds), Using national newspapers in the college classroom: Resources to improve teaching and learning (Monograph No. 28) (pp ). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, National Resource Source for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. 6

7 Components of the Newspaper Proponent s Dozen cont The Newspaper Proponent s Dozen: A 12-part Rationale for Using National Newspapers in the College Classroom (Gardner and Sullivan, 1999) Using national newspapers in the classroom promotes critical thinking National newspapers help students develop vocabulary National newspapers are compatible with the philosophy of liberal arts education Reading national newspapers contributes to citizen development National newspapers give students access to verbatim transcripts Reading National newspapers enables students to connect with a source of national power Gardner, J.N., & Sullivan, B.L. (1999). The national newspaper as a tool for educational empowerment: Origins and rationale. In: S. R. Knowlton, & B. O. Barefoot (Eds), Using national newspapers in the college classroom: Resources to improve teaching and learning (Monograph No. 28) (pp ). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, National Resource Source for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. 7

8 Student Engagement Students become far more enthusiastic learners when they can connect what they are learning in the classroom with current events and breaking news. As they read these topical stories and background reports they also build their critical thinking skills. Further, you can join your students identifying the limits of theories, in raising questions about complex events that require multiple perspectives and in challenging conventional wisdom. officer Allan R. Cohen, chief academic Edward A. Madden, distinguished professor of global leadership Babson College 8

9 Creating Critical Thinkers The New York Times provides a resource that allows me to continually adapt the course content to deal in an in-depth manner with specific contemporary issues facing media industries. By the end of the semester, most students are reading The New York Times as critical, independent readers and have acquired a deeper, more genuine interest in the world around them and a respect for the media professional who covers the news each day. Steven R. Knowlton, Associate Professor of Journalism Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. 9

10 Page 10 NYT Educational Resources NYT Curriculum Guides NYT Speakers Bureau NYT College Program Website nytimes.com/college NYT College Program Professor Hotline 866 PROF-NYT 10

11 Page 11 NYT Classroom Guides and Monograph Leading educators share their specific strategies, experiences, and course applications. The guides also suggest direction for lectures, discussions, research, essays and tests. 11

12 Page 12 The Speakers Bureau The New York Times speaker s bureau consists of a variety of speakers. Among them are noted Times journalists, industry professionals and leading educators from across the nation who are made available to visit the colleges and universities that partner with us in our College Readership Program. 12

13 Page 13 NYT College Program Web Site Includes an overview of The College Program with current announcements of our ongoing program development. Also available is a discussion forum for educators and a library of video presentations from leading faculty and NYT staff. 13

14 Page 19 nytimes.com/college website: This website enables you and your students to do research by academic discipline and subject. Through the Student Resources section the students can link our Newsroom Navigator to the latest research tool used by The Times journalists. The Faculty Resources will allow instructors to view teaching strategies that your colleagues have implemented, and also allow you to share your innovations with others. 14

15 Page 19 The Paper s Sections Daily Main Section: covers international and national news, the editorials and Op-Ed page; includes the News Summary on page A2 The Arts: cultural coverage, reviews of books, theater, television, dance and music; also the crossword puzzle. Business Day/World Business: focuses on national and international business, company news, the stock market, media and advertising. Sports:features local and national articles on sporting events and news. 15

16 Page 19 Weekly Newspaper Sections: Monday-Business Day Information Industries-including the week s hottest movies, websites and software. Tuesday-Science Times Reports on the sciences, environment, computers, astronomy and medicine. Wednesday-Dining in Dining out Focus on the national food scene including recipes from celebrated chefs. Thursday-Circuits; House & Home Explores the latest in technology; Features ideas on design and gardening trends. Friday-Weekend; Escapes Focus on the latest films, shows and exhibitions: Describes weekend excursions and getaway vehicles. 16

17 New York Times College Programs in the North & Central Illinois area: Northwestern University College of DuPage University of IL.-Urbana Wheaton College Loyola University University of Chicago Southern IL. University Benedictine University Augustana College Millikin University Illinois State University University of IL.-Chicago DePaul University Eastern IL. University Illinois Wesleyan Univ. North Park University There are over 1,200 colleges and universities nationally that use The Times on their campuses. 17

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19 Contact: John Early Midwest Education Manager office: nytimes.com/college 19