The University of British Columbia
Instructor: Corpus Christi College. English 150: Academic Research and Writing. English 150 introduces the fundamentals of a research paper including essay stages, citation formatting, and incorporating multiple academic sources into one paper. Each section of this class uses literature from a specific topic and explores how knowledge on that topic is produced and communicated through varying genres and fields. My sections examine literature that engages with the topic of health and wellbeing.
Instructor: University of British Columbia Extended Learning, Future Global Leaders Program. Summer program for incoming students. I created and delivered lectures for students on choosing what to study; I also delivered lectures on mental health and how to prepare for university. Lecture size varied from 70-125 students.
Teaching GTA: English 110: Literature and Culture. I taught a weekly discussion section of ~30 students* The course acts as an introduction to key examples of literature including Shakespeare’s classic works; students learn the fundamentals of argumentative essay structure, close reading, and identifying central themes.
Teaching GTA: English 111: Language and Communication.* I taught a weekly discussion section of ~30 students* The course is intended to offer sample studies of different communication genres. Students learn how to analyze genres such as autobiography, comics, and business writing.
APSC 402, ASTU 402, FRST 402, LFS 402, and LLED 402: Living Language: Science & Society. Senior Teaching Assistant. This course explores the interdisciplinary connections between language and important aspects of societies around the world. Weekly topics include sign language, bilingualism, language development/acquisition, and AI.
ENGL/LING 140: Challenging Language Myths. Teaching Assistant. Students navigate weekly topics that engage with common misunderstandings and stereotypes surrounding language. We examine misconceptions, for example, regarding differences in language expression between genders and cultures.
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Langara College – Marking
CMNS 2228 Advanced Written Communication
ENG 1130 Modern Novel, Poetry & Film
ENGL 1129 Modern Novel, Poetry & Drama
ENGL 1121 Reading & Writing Skills
ENGL 1123 Intro to Academic Writing
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UBC Vantage College – Marking
LLED 200: Introduction to Writing in Academic and Professional Registers
VANT 149: Content and Language Enrichment Tutorials.
*Teaching evaluations available upon request.
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Veronika Larsen / Teaching