Orientation

ISU Demographics

International students make up almost one third of the graduate student body.

Teaching and Studying in a U.S. Classroom

Cross-Cultural Workshop for International TAs

Orientation Schedule for August 2009

Thurs Aug 13, 9:30-12 noon + snacks
Or
Mon Aug 17, 6-8:30pm + pizza
Place: 1116 Pearson Hall

• What are ISU classes like?
• Undergraduate characteristics and their expectations of their professors and TAs
• Communicate more effectively when English is not your 1st language, or you speak another dialect of English
• Video examples of TAs teaching recitation classes