Opening Lecture Loop
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Communication in Communication in English English This is the course that will give you the confidence to lecture, negotiate and network in English.
description
The opening lecture for a new undergraduate elective course at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology: Literature as the Topic of Conversation
Transcript of Opening Lecture Loop
Communication in EnglishCommunication in English
This is the course that will give you the confidence to lecture, negotiate and network in English.
Format of CourseFormat of Course::
Discussions:1. Group – up to 5 people2. Pair3. Individuals speak to the
whole class
NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR FIRST LESSONFIRST LESSON
What do I need in English now?
Assess YourselfAssess Yourself
What level of English do I hope to achieve?
Assess YourselfAssess Yourself
What might I need to do in English in the future?
Assess YourselfAssess Yourself
What do I find difficult in English?
Assess YourselfAssess Yourself
What do I find interesting about learning English?
Assess YourselfAssess Yourself
What can I do to teach myself outside the class?
TasksTasks
Oral Presentations:The First Oral Presentation
will be given in the Seventh lesson.
You will have 5 minutes to give your presentation, with Power Point.
The Second Oral Presentation will be given in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth lessons. You will have 10 minutes to give your presentation, with Power Point.
Tutorials
Each student must save all returned work in a Portfolio and bring with him/her to a 20-minute tutorial with Judy
Topics for Entrance Essay
Please write a one-page, well-structured essay on one of the following topics. Please check your spelling, sentence structure, grammar, and word choice. This should be an example of your best effort. Write for up to 45 minutes.
Topic 1Topic 1 Israeli television relies
increasingly on reality programs, such as “Survivor,” “A Star is Born” and “The Block.” They are very much in fashion, and raise the ratings. What has this success to do with current cultural trends and values in Israel?
Topic 2Topic 2
Is there any link between art and science, or are they completely separate fields of human thought and creativity?
Topic 3Topic 3
Is there any social life at the Technion? Should the Technion authorities and/or ASAT improve the social life and awareness of the students? If so – what could be some of the ways to change the level and type of activities?
Topics for InterviewTopics for Interview
1. Reasons for taking the course
2. The last book I read in English
3. My favorite film
4. My plans after graduating from the Technion
5. Who I am
