Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Language Practice: Topic - US Presidential Election - Graydon (Thursday 10-12)"

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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