Free bilingual guides to creating extensive reading and discussion-based courses

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1. I have my students consume as much literature as they can on irrigation systems from around the world, that way I can make sure they leave my course well read. Sometimes I even dunk them in one filled with crimson paint, so they are well read and well red.

2. ho-hum… lots of nonsense, but nothing concerning how to ascertain whether your students actually read all of those words.

   I know how I would do that, but there’s nothing in there that says how others can.

   ahh, good ol’ downvotes with nary a reason for their existence. Reddit never ceases to impress. And just where is the OP? A hit and run from some pseudo-wannabe intellectual.

3. Thanks very much for sharing. Looking forward to checking it out.

   The PDR Method Handbook was a solid source of inspiration as well. We’re not really following the plan in execution/assessment, but we’ve found it to be useful reference (e.g., preparation sheet) when thinking about incorporating authentic materials and general course management.

4. Minor tidbit: ‘extensive reading’ in japanese is 多読 (tadoku).

   (Not sure if this is mentioned or not in any links, but may be useful when talking to staff/other teachers.)