Friday, June 18, 2010

Tackling serious academic topics



In all seriousness, the kids have been doing a phenomenal job in class with us three to four days per week. We have discussed topics such as immigration, the so-called desaparecidos,the gaucho archetype, the Argentine voseo, and current events in Rafaela and Argentina. In my 10+ years of teaching, these are some of the best conversations that I've had with students.



Your kids are just the right type of students to bring on a trip like this. They take their responsibilities seriously, but they also understand that they are not here to simply take a class with Ted and Anna. They have seemed relaxed, but they are operating with their eyes and ears open.


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