Teaching with the New York Times
For the past two years Towson University has partnered with the New York Times in the ?Teaching with the New York Times? readership program. This past spring semester nearly 60 faculty members incorporated the newspaper into more than 100 course curriculums.
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?
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}:
1. the course name and # for which you will use the program
2. the number of students in your class(es)
3. the days of the week your class meets
4. home address for FREE delivery of The New York Times Monday- Friday
Please call 410-704-3921 with any questions about the program.
