English as a Second Language 127 - Investigating Media & AcadEngl
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Jolene Costa
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
78221
Herter Hall room 204
jolenecosta@umass.edu
In this course, students will explore current issues and discussions in popular media and learn to identify, evaluate and thoughtfully engage with the key ideas. They will also learn to communicate their opinions clearly and persuasively by creating, revising, and reshaping their ideas, thereby allowing them to develop insightful arguments that are both research-driven and well-expressed. This course encourages them to be informed and independent thinkers by emphasizing deep reading and critical engagement.