Introduction to Language Practice: Topic - US Presidential Election - Graydon (Wed 16-18)
Deidre Graydon
A6 2-222
[deidre.graydon@uni-oldenburg.de]
Office hours: Tues. 15-16 (except Oct. 28th)
Syllabus: Introduction to Integrated Language Practice (Wed. group)
15.10.08 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
22.10.08 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]
29.10.08 Dictionaries and grammars - grammar test in class
5.11.08 Working as a group; preparing a presentation; giving feedback
12.11.08 Mini-presentations on election results in individual states (in pairs – max. five minutes)
19.11.08 How to prepare a text for use in class (see “seminarwiki” for reading to be discussed)
26.11.08 Writing academic English (and avoiding informal English); keeping a journal as writing practice
3.12.08 Write essay in class on the election; be sure you have learned the election vocabulary (see “documents” on StudIP)
10.12.08 Listening comprehension: standard pronunciation, accents and dialects
17.12.08 Christmas festivities in the English-speaking world (not to be missed!!!)
7.1.08 counseling sessions (be sure to sign up on StudIP at the end of November!)
14.1.08 counseling sessions
21.1.08 counseling sessions
28.1.08 oral exams