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Click here for An All-English version of U.S. history and government

Citizenship
A Bilingual Overview of
United States' History and Government
Video Tape, approximately 50 minutes
$55.00
Interactive DVD, approximately 75 minutes
$60.00

CITIZENSHIP VIDEO CASSETTE
A Bilingual Overview of United States History and Government
Video Cassette, approximately 50 minutes
$55.00

This video cassette is divided into many small segments and each segment begins with a topic sentence in the learner's primary language. Then the same sentence is spoken in English. This keeps students of limited English proficiency on topic and provides translation of key words. Difficult words are thus either translated or explained. The segment then continues in simple English. Fluent English speakers may use the English-Only version. The video is available in 22 languages.

Each sentence spoken is also captioned in English and illustrated with live action or still pictures including cartoons, famous paintings, maps, photographs and diagrams...all chosen to enhance the viewers grasp of the content.

CITIZENSHIP explains the structure of our government at all levels in easy-to-understand terms appropriate for children as well as adults. In addition, it provides a sensitive look at our historical struggle for freedom and independence.

For anyone studying for the INS exam for United States Citizenship, this video has the answers to all of the hard questions!

CITIZENSHIP INTERACTIVE DVD
A Bilingual Overview of United States History and Government
DVD, approximately 75 minutes
$60.00

Our DVD for people studying for the INS examination for U.S. citizenship has the same content as the video described above. However, the DVD has self-tests at the end of each chapter! An incorrect response to a question will send the learner back to the correct answer.

All you need is a DVD player and its remote. Using the arrows on the remote, you move the cursor to the answer you choose and then hit enter. If you hit the correct answer the next question comes up. An incorrect answer sends you back to the appropriate scene on the video and then back to the question for another try!

Like the video tape, the DVD has the topic sentence spoken in translation at the beginning of each small section. You may choose from the same 22 languages. People needing no translation may use the English-Only version.

CITIZENSHIP explains the structure of our government at all levels in easy-to-understand terms appropriate for children as well as adults. In addition, it provides a sensitive look at our historical struggle for freedom and independence.

For anyone studying for the INS exam for United States Citizenship, this video has the answers to all of the hard questions!

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The content of Citizenship Video and DVD includes:

• The arrival of Columbus in the New World
• Colonization of the United States
• Colonial discontent
• Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution and three branches of government
• Slavery and the Civil war
• Requirements for public office
• The assassination of President Lincoln
• The history of the flag
• The World Wars
• State and local government
• Korea and Vietnam
• The Bill of Rights

To hear audio clips from the video "Citizenship", click on the language below. Click AIFF for MAC and WAV for Windows.

Cambodian "The articles of confederation were agreed upon during the war." AIFF    WAV

Hindi "The constitution created the office of president." AIFF    WAV

Spanish "In the past, the 13 colonies of our nation belonged to England." AIFF    WAV

Citizenship Interactive
DVD-English Only
An Overview of United States History and Government
DVD, approximately 50 minutes
$60.00

Each small section begins with a spoken question. The rest of the section is spoken and captioned in simple, basic English. Each spoken sentence is illustrated. Written questions following each section are multiple choice. Choices are made using the DVD remote. Incorrect responses automatically send the learner back to the correct answer.

Citizenship Interactive
VHS-English Only
An Overview of United States History and Government
VIDEO, approximately 50 minutes
$55.00

Each small section begins with a spoken question. The rest of the section is spoken and captioned in simple English. Each spoken sentence is illustrated. The captions are quite large and easy to read!

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