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Annual National Geographic Learning/Michigan State University Learning 
Symposium
*/Grammar and the Four Skills: Exploration and Integration/*.

*Introduction*

The Michigan State University English Language Center is once again 
partnering with National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage 
Learning, to host our Annual Learning Symposium for Great Lakes area 
English language teaching professionals. With an emphasis on academic 
English at the higher education level and highlighting a different theme 
annually, our Learning Symposium offers attendees a unique opportunity 
for focused professional development and collegial interaction.

*2015 Theme*

We are excited to announce this year’s theme: */Grammar and the Four 
Skills: Exploration and Integration/*.

Grammar is often decontextualized and taught in isolation. However, more 
contemporary models encourage integration with the four skills – 
reading, writing, listening, and speaking – and distribution throughout 
the curriculum. This has implications for nearly every aspect of a 
program, including digital technology, assessment, and course planning. 
As such, this year’s presentations will focus on links between grammar 
and other aspects of ESL instruction.


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