A Natural Way of Learning

Here’s my approach to education: If you fertilize the roots, the plant grows and blossoms – naturally!

All students, young or old, beginning or advanced, are natural learners. All students can learn a second language naturally and intuitively by using it in meaningful communication. Once students care, really care, about what they are discussing, their English improves dramatically. 

The selections of student writing and student magazines show what happens when students focus more on  the content of communication than the mechanics of the language.

 

Class Syllabi

Oikos University

Recent Teaching

 The Gospel of John (NT 320) Spring 2023

A reflection on the mystical dimension of Jesus in the Fourth Gospel

 English Literature (ENG 102) Spring 2023

A close study of character change in "The Matrix" and "Gran Torino"

English Literature & Composition

 English Composition (ENG 101) Fall 2021

A introduction to description, narration and structure in stories

 English Literature (ENG 102) Spring 2021

A comparison of archetype and modern in "Faust" and "Bedazzled"

 English Literature (ENG 102) Spring 2020 – online

A study of plot and character change over time in "Groundhog Day"

 English Composition (ENG 101) Fall 2019

A study of the archetype of the Narcissus myth in the story of "Rain Man"

History of Western Civilization

Religious Studies

Holy Names University, Oakland CA

Religious Studies

 Cultural Studies: “Waking Up” (ISAC 195W) Summer 2013 Term 5

Cross-disciplinary: Descartes, Zen Master Hakuin, Freud, scientific dream studies

 World Religions (RLSTA/PHILA 140W) Fall 2012

Text: Living Religions (7th edition), by Mary Pat Fisher

Philosophy of Human Person