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1. Chapter 3: Individual Freedoms: Freedom of the Press

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on issues related to freedom of the press.

2. Chapter 5: Responsibilities of the Government

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the duties that a government has to its citizens.

3. Promoting Genre Awareness in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The author introduces genre awareness, a concept from ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and EAP (English for Academic Purposes), and relates it to its potential use in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom. She explains genre awareness as the ability to use the communication tool that is most appropriate for the purpose and audience. She recognizes several challenges to using genre awareness curriculum in the EFL classroom. Finally, she presents several useful genre awareness classroom exercises.

4. Weaving the Web into an EAP Reading Program

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The authors share their experiences developing Internet reading activities for their students in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The authors chose reading material found on the Internet that was authentic, up-to-date, and would increase student interest and motivation to learn English. The authors share practical considerations as well as their experience adapting laboratory activities to increase student autonomy along with other lessons learned in the process of using Internet reading materials.

5. Chapter 5: Speaking the Language of Peace

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on developing effective communication skills in order to carry out positive interactions in every day social situations as well as in conflict situations.

6. Chapter 9: Expressions of Peace

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal introduces students to the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi in order to provide a template for the study of the lives of other men and women whose lives were dedicated to the pursuit of peace, freedom, and justice.

7. Chapter 10: Promoting Peace Through Action

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal continues the discussion on Gandhi's life and work.

8. National Institute of Health Science Education

   Format(s): Text, Website

   The National Institute of Health Science Education page provides a link list for science education.

9. Climate Change Communication and English Language Teaching

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Climate Change Communication and English Language Teaching," explores climate change vocabulary and vocabulary teaching tips, shares activity ideas, and introduces skills that will help learners analyze and communicate about climate change facts versus opinions.

10. Chapter 2: Analyzing Conflict

    In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

    This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal provides learners with examples of situations in which conflict has occurred and a previously peaceful situation has become unpleasant, tense, or potentially violent.

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