Home School:	Syracuse University
Class Name:	WISE+: Building Literate Communities in the 21st Century
Class Number:	IST 600 40523
Course Tool:	WebCT
Class Section:	M001
Faculty:	Peter Waite and Jane Hugo
Credits:	3 Credit Hours at host school
Class Description:	This course examines the critical need for and process through which key community institutions, such as libraries, can collaborate to build communities in which all adults and families have basic literacy or English-language skills. Libraries, businesses, schools, cultural institutions, community-based organizations, churches, and health-service providers all have a stake in the development of literate families, workers, and community members. Understanding the challenge of limited literacy and the strength of collaborative work will help librarians be effective community partners and effective service providers. The course will emphasize practical application of content in library settings. This is a WISE+ offered in partnership with ProLiteracy Worldwide.
Seats:	10
Delivery:	Asynchronous
Start Date:	1/14/2008
End Date:	4/29/2008
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Last Add Day:	12/30/2007
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Residency Location:	No Residency
Syllabus Link:	https://wiseeducation.org/documents/syllabi/Syracuse University-IST 600-Spring 2008(10.22.2007).pdf
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Class Disclaimer:	Students agree to the course parameters of the host institution, including but not limited to: course management tools, grading, any required residencies, possible synchronous sessions, and academic calendars. Students are expected to meet deadlines as outlined in course syllabus and to contribute to class participation. Please allow 2-3 weeks for grade processing after the end date of the course. Check that this delay will not interfere with deadline dates at your school for graduation or financial aid.