Welcome to Advanced Academic Reading and Discussion

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.donggukchris@gmail.com

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!