The College of Education and Human Development focuses on an engaging and hands-on learning atmosphere. During the First-Year Experience, students will be reading and discussing "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest Gaines. The book shows that one person can make a strong impact, even in the face of demoralizing circumstances.
The professors and students discuss the book's theme, symbolism, background and much more throughout the semester. At the completion of the book, the students get the chance to meet the author and ask him the questions formulated during the course. On October 7th, 2009, our students took advantage of this opportunity to get questions answered and help formulate ideas and topics for their capstone project at the end of the semester.
Watch the video of the student's interactive experience with the author Ernest Gaines by visiting http://www.cehd.umn.edu/reads/Events/. You can start the video at minute 57 to see the questions our students ask the author.
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