ANG 5101
Examining Issues
Course Objective
To COMMUNICATE ORALLY to discuss factual information, share opinions, as well as discuss and promote viewpoints on national and international social issues after reading and listening to related texts.
Course Length and Value
50 hours
2 credits
Competencies Evaluated
C1
Interacts Orally in English
60%
C2
Reinvests Understanding of Texts
40%
Language Functions Evaluated
Informing
Expressing
Persuading
Exam Information
​DURATION:
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Preparation (4-6 hours should suffice, at discretion of teacher)
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Interpretation (60 minutes)
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Notes Review (15 minutes)
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Interaction (approximately 5 minutes)
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DETAILS:
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PREPARATION: Before the evaluation, students will choose an issue from a list provided by the teacher and then research the issue and prepare research notes
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INTERPRETATION: During the interpretation section of the evaluation, students receive additional information about the topic chosen. Using the new information as well as their research notes, students prepare notes for an oral interaction with the teacher
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NOTES REVIEW: Immediately before the interaction, students will have time to review their notes prepared during the Interpretation section of the evaluation
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INTERACTION: During the oral interaction, students must discuss the issue, then express and defend their ideas, opinions and viewpoints
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