Introduction to Language Practice: Topic - US Presidential Election - Graydon (Thursday 10-12)
Deidre Graydon A6 2-222 deidre.graydon@uni-oldenburg.de Office hours: Tues. 15-16 (except Oct. 28th)
Syllabus: Introduction to Integrated Language Practice (Thurs. group)
16.10.08 Intro; formal requirements regarding language practice in BA program; general tips on improving proficiency in formal or academic English: use of newspapers, internet, podcasts, studying abroad
23.10.08 Discussion of different informal vs. formal registers and styles This week’s assignment: compare the speaking styles of Sarah Palin and Joe Biden in the vice-presidential debate [Vice-presidential debate]
30.10.08 Dictionaries and grammars - grammar test in class
6.11.08 Working as a group; preparing a presentation; giving feedback
13.11.08 Mini-presentations on election results in individual states (in pairs – max. five minutes)
20.11.08 How to prepare a text for use in class (see “seminarwiki” for reading to be discussed)
27.11.08 Writing academic English (and avoiding informal English); keeping a journal as writing practice
4.12.08 Write essay in class on the election; be sure you have learned the election vocabulary (see “documents” on StudIP)
11.12.08 Listening comprehension: standard pronunciation, accents and dialects
18.12.08 Christmas festivities in the English-speaking world (not to be missed!!!)
8.1.08 counseling sessions (be sure to sign up on StudIP at the end of November!)
15.1.08 counseling sessions
22.1.08 counseling sessions
29.1.08 oral exams