ALICE HUNTINGTON BUSHEE (1867-1956) Alice H. Bushee spent fourteen years collaborating with Alice G. Gulick at the International Institute during the period of San Sebastián, Biarritz and early years in Madrid. She was responsible for organizing and cataloging the library of the International Institute in 1904. Upon her return to the US she developed a brilliant
Summer in the City and Summer in the City – Teens are urban summer camps in authentic North American English. Its participants, children from 5 to 12 years old and young people from 13 to 16 years old, live the language through experiences and activities carried out in English, and appropriate to their level of maturity.
Practical English course for Business and Leisure travelers Are you going to travel this summer and you don't speak the language of your destination? No one likes to feel lost when traveling. Communication helps to have a successful trip, but it is not practical to have to learn the language of each country we visit… Why
Beautiful, mysterious, and dangerous, the natural world has always fascinated humanity. From philosophical and political treatises, to encounters with landscapes and animals, to Native American creation myths, to the historical records of pioneers, settlers, and conservationists, American literature is rich in writing about nature and the natural world. In this course we will explore a
Beautiful, mysterious, and dangerous, the natural world has always fascinated humanity. From philosophical and political treatises, to encounters with landscapes and animals, to Native American creation myths, to the historical records of pioneers, settlers, and conservationists, American literature is rich in writing about nature and the natural world. In this course we will explore a
This quarter we return to the theme of Equality as seen through the lens of some of the best works of African American literature. Particular attention will be paid to works of the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, the Black Arts Movement, and the contemporary period. Instructor: Andrew Bennett, PhD ➢ Language Skills developed include:
COMING IN MAY! Ever wanted to be a playwright? Students with at least an upper intermediate level of English will learn the basics of playwriting in this intensive 2 day, 6 hour workshop where you will create scenarios, breathe life into complex characters, and receive feedback on your own writing from fellow writers and a
COMING IN MAY! This 5.5 week mini-course will use a selection of films about journalism in the United States to illustrate Hollywood's portrayal of the press. We will combine short activities in film analysis with a selection of readings about the historical events portrayed in the films to better understand the role of the press.
ACS 5 WEEK MINI-COURSE The American Music Legends course is targeted at adults with at least an upper intermediate English level who want to improve their fluency, dive into American music history, lose some inhibitions with English expression, and also just rock out! Each week we look at one artist and explore him or her through
Alice Gordon Gulick (Boston, 1847- London, 1903) Missionary, educator and founder of the International Institute for Girls in Spain Alice Gordon was born on August 8, 1847 in Boston, into a family with deep religious beliefs. Her father, James M. Gordon, was an active member of the Congregationalist Church and treasurer of