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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:
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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: Munhwa Hall (K), Classroom 401 Class Time: Monday 1:30 – 3:00 Wednesday 10:30 – 12:00
Textbook Small Group Discussion Topics for University Students Jack Martire PNU Press, Third Edition
Course Overview You 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: increase your knowledge of important issues in the 21st century learn advanced English words and expressions used by native speakers 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%
Appointments Have a question? Need help? Want to talk? You can make an appointment to see me by email. donggukchris@gmail.com
Do you have any questions? Is everything clear? Crystal clear!
Icebreaker Activity An Introduction to Remember
Small Group Speaking Activity • Write three interesting facts about yourself in your notebook. • Introduce yourself to your group members. • Each group member needs to ask at least one question. • Remember something interesting you learned about your classmates. • 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
Demonstration I’ve ridden a camel in Egypt. I’ve traveled to over 25 countries. I was born in Israel. I’m in love with Hyo-ri Lee. I’ve gone scuba diving with sharks.
Ask Questions Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? When did you go to Egypt? What countries have you traveled to? Why were you born in Israel? How long have you been in love with Hyo-ri Lee? Where have you gone scuba diving with sharks?