For the past three semesters Towson University has partnered with the New York Times in the ?Teaching with the New York Times? readership program. This past fall over 60 faculty members incorporated the newspaper into more than 100 course curriculums at TU.
This integration promotes civic engagement as the paper is used to:
Encourage critical thinking
Promote global awareness
Cultivate social responsibility
Bring relevancy into the classroom
Foster serendipitous learning
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
There is not a prescribed method for using The New York Times to enrich student learning. Professors determine how best to incorporate the newspaper with their courses.
Students are able to pick up copies of The New York Times at several locations on campus including: the University Union, Center for the Arts, Glen Dining Hall, Stephens Hall, Psychology Building/Hawkins Hall, Linthicum Hall, Van Bokkelen Hall, and the Media Center. Faculty members receive COMPLIMENTARY copies of The Times at HOME, Monday through Friday, to make preparation for class more convenient.
Additional Resources/Benefits of the program include:
Free access to ?TimesSelect?
NY Times College web site
New York Times sponsored ?Times Talk? sessions
New York Times Speakers
For more information visit {http://www.towson.edu/studentaffairs/civicengagement/Directory.asp}.
If you are interested in participating, email the following information to {daccardi@towson.edu}:
the course name and # for which you will use the program
the number of students in your class(es)
the days of the week your class meets
home address for FREE delivery of The New York Times Monday- Friday
Please call 410-704-3921 with any questions about the program.
Contact information: {daccardi@towson.edu}, 410.704.3921
