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Welcome to Advanced Academic Reading and Discussion. My name is Chris Hoaldridge . Please call me Chris. I’m from Dallas, Texas. I used to teach at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Attendance Please raise your hand and say “HERE!”. Course Information Location: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome toAdvanced Academic
Reading and Discussion
My name is
Chris Hoaldridge.
Please call me Chris.
I’m fromDallas, Texas.
I used to teach at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
AttendancePlease raise your hand
and say “HERE!”
Course InformationLocation:
Munhwa Hall (K), Classroom 401
Class Time: Monday 1:30 – 3:00 Wednesday 10:30 – 12:00
TextbookSmall Group Discussion Topics for University StudentsJack Martire
PNU Press, Third Edition
Course OverviewYou will have the opportunity to read about and discuss a variety of interesting topics.
Topics Society (e.g. Euthanasia) Technology (e.g. Cyber Crime) Space (e.g. UFOs) Politics (e.g. Terrorism) The Environment (e.g. Alternative Energy)
Lifestyle (e.g. Choosing a Mate)
What will I learn?You will:
1. increase your knowledge of important issues in the 21st century
2. learn advanced English words and expressions used by native speakers
3. improve your speaking skills through small group discussions
How will I learn? pair work small group discussions fun speaking activities lead a discussion reviews and homework
Participation is VERY important!!!
How will this course help me? Job Interview Business Meetings TV News Newspapers/Magazines TOEIC/TOEFL Sound like a native speaker
Grading Criteria Attendance/Participation 20% Homework 20% Quizzes 20% Midterm/Final Exam 30% Lead a Discussion 10% Final Grade 100%
AppointmentsHave a question? Need help?
Want to talk?You can make an appointment to
see me by [email protected]
Do you have any questions?
Is everything clear?Crystal clear!
Icebreaker ActivityAn Introduction to
Remember
Small Group Speaking Activity1. Write three interesting facts about
yourself in your notebook.2. Introduce yourself to your group
members.3. Each group member needs to ask at
least one question.4. Remember something interesting you
learned about your classmates.5. Have fun and talk a lot!
Interesting Facts about You something you’ve done a place you’ve been something you’ve eaten something unusual you like something you can do someone you’ve met your dream
1. I’ve ridden a camel in Egypt.2. I’ve traveled to over 25
countries.3. I was born in Israel.4. I’m in love with Hyo-ri Lee.5. I’ve gone scuba diving with
sharks.
Demonstration
Ask QuestionsWho? What? When? Where? Why? How?
1. When did you go to Egypt?2. What countries have you traveled to?3. Why were you born in Israel?4. How long have you been in love with
Hyo-ri Lee?5. Where have you gone scuba diving
with sharks?
See you next time!