Love of Language: C.S. Lewis (prev #: EDU-743J)

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Course Description

Re-experience the Beauty and Power of Language to Pass on to Your Students

Love of Language – C. S. Lewis is designed to rekindle an appreciation for the works of C. S. Lewis, including The Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength) and his apologetic writings. In this course you will be guided by an audio-course, published by the Recorded Book’s Modern Scholar, in a journey that begins by studying and reflecting on the works of C. S. Lewis and concludes with an independent writing, research or curriculum project.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (K-12) who want to bridge the gap between the language needs of their students and their need to be lifelong learners with a passion for language and literature.

Required Materials: Course instructions will be available to you in your student account upon enrollment. You will also need to purchase or have access to the following:

  • Literature of C.S. Lewis by Timothy B. Shutt, available online at Amazon.com, available via Audible.com, or check your local library to see if they have an audiobook download available
  • Device for listening to the above audio course (varies by selected format)
  • Access to the Internet

Available formats include (published by Recorded Book'sModern Scholar): CD or Audiocassette, Downloadable MP3 files and Playaway (a preloaded audio player).

ADA Accommodations:  Professional and Continuing Education is committed to promoting knowledge and academic excellence for all learners. The University of San Diego's Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center helps students with verified disabilities obtain meaningful academic accommodations and support to help improve access to Professional and Continuing Education programs and courses.  If you are a student who would like to be considered for academic accommodations, please visit USD's Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center's website and follow the instructions under Requesting Services.

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EDU-X743J – 012 Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $134

IS/Love of Language: C.S. Lewis (prev #: EDU-743J)

Start now, you have 270 days to complete this course once enrolled
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$134
Independent Study
Eric Ginsberg

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

What You Will Learn

  • Listen to an audio course during a commute, at the gym, or wherever else you may go
  • Examine and reflect upon a myriad of texts and language related topics with an emphasis on C.S. Lewis
  • Enhance and expand your understanding and appreciation for language focusing on C.S. Lewis
  • Bridge the gap between the language needs of your students and your need to be a lifelong learner
  • Explore personal interests related to C.S. Lewis
  • Develop curriculum inspired by course content

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