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Although you have joined the English for Academic Purposes program to develop your English language skills, learning only<\/em> with your teachers and classmates can restrict your ability to use the language fluently in real-life situations.<\/p>\n\n

This assignment will let you test your listening and speaking skills in one real life situation \u2013 a live lecture or seminar and in the process, you will learn more about a topic of interest to you. In addition, doing this task will help you meet the following course requriements:<\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Develop an awareness of self and society in an intercultural setting;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Express information and ideas in a variety of forms; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Employ effective English communication skills to function independently in an English language environment;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Evaluate current issues and events to explore personal and social responsibility in a global context.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience;<\/span><\/li>\n\t
Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication;<\/span><\/li>\n\t
Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Deliver presentations for academic and professional contexts;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Paraphrase main ideas and details from lectures;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Synthesize ideas from discussions, visual materials, and lectures;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Generate detailed and accurate notes;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Practice speaking using appropriate intonation, rhythm, and timing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Presentation skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Note-taking methods<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Topic analysis<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Intonation, rhythm, and timing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Depending on your choice of activity, this assignment may also help you meet all remaining course requirements.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"49d3815b-fde9-4293-a484-0023a9542590","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose (Why am I doing this?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
To complete this task, you will find a live lecture or seminar that is of interest to you. You may attend in person or online, but the speaker must be presenting live (i.e. no recorded webinars or podcasts).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
After the event, you will prepare and give a presentation about your experience and your learning. To get the most out of your experience, take every possible opportunity to use your English language skills by interacting or asking questions during the broadcast when possible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
You can choose a lecture or seminar about any topic, but it must meet these criteria:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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The lecture or seminar must be in English and occur between Nov. 4 - 28\/21.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
It must be live<\/strong>; you must hear the information in \u2018real time\u2019 and be able to interact with the host (ask questions, participate in polls, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
It must be a minimum of 1 hour in length.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
It must be primarily a listening activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"e32c66d8-02b6-43cd-943c-ce54238609c0","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task (What do I have to do?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
You will search for and choose your lecture or seminar during weeks 1 and 2 of the term. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Once you have found the session you want to join, you will complete an activity plan form and submit it to your teacher for approval. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
You must have your teacher\u2019s approval before<\/strong> the webinar\/podcast date.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Activity plan forms can be found in the assignment folder on Blackboard. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Save the template document to your computer, complete it in full, and then use the link in the assignment folder to submit it to your teacher.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Finding a lecture or seminar:<\/p>\n\n
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Check suggested links in the assignment folder on Blackboard.<\/li>\n\t
Research topics of interest to you.<\/li>\n\t
Talk to others and ask for suggestions.<\/li>\n\t
Note: Find out if you need to register for the event and if there is a cost. (If so, you will need to pay this fee on your own.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Deadline: Plan forms are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"053e7787-a8dd-4b66-ac62-8b4b733a958e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Step 1: Activity Plan (5%)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Make notes before, during and after the experience. You do not need to answer these questions directly, but they should act as a guide as you reflect about your experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Before<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Think about why you chose this activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Consider if you think your English-language skills are up to the challenge<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Ask yourself what you hope to get out of the experience, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
During<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Take notes while you listen.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Ask questions to get more information, check your understanding, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Get the most out of your experience.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
After<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Did this experience meet your expectations? Why or why not?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Were you nervous about participating and if so, how long did that last? If not, why not?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What did you learn about the topic; the organization, presenter; Canadian culture; etc.?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What did you learn about yourself? <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
How can you apply your learning to your everyday life, your future studies or career? Consider both what you learned about the topic and what you learned about yourself.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Ask yourself if you would do something similar again; etc. Why or why not?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What other comments do you have about the experience?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Deadline: Your lecture or seminar must<\/span><\/span><\/span> happen before November 29, 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"bf4099f1-2620-48fe-a836-23ac8bdaec36","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Step 2: Participate (no grading)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
In week 5, you will learn about formal outlines in class (Reference: Text page 116). After we complete that topic, you will create a formal outline for your final presentation using these rules.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Your content must include:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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A strong hook.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A short description of your chosen lecture or seminar.<\/span><\/span>\n\t
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The purpose of your description is to help the audience to understand what you did, not to re-teach the information<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
A reflection about your expectations and your actual experience (see prompt questions above).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A strong close.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Deadline: Formal outlines are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Please use the submission link in the assignment folder.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"3755294f-8d8a-49a6-9097-2e690a38f0b7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Step 3: Prepare a Formal Outline of Your Presentation (5%)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Develop your speech and practice, practice, practice. If you will be presenting online, you will need to consider your space and webcam placement. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Presentations must be between 7-10 minutes long; you will be stopped if your speech is longer than 10 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
You must be standing for your presentation and your teacher must see you clearly in order to assess your body language and presentation skills.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
You may have brief notes prepared to use during your presentation to help you remember your points. However, you are expected to know your material and present without relying on these notes. Do not<\/strong> read notes from your computer screen.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
You may use visuals to support your speech, but they may not be the main focus of your presentation and you must be visible at all times. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
You will have an opportunity to sign up for your presentation order.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Deadline: Presentations will occur in class on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"735741e8-2e9b-4f11-a630-93c154d75ac5","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Step 4: Practice and Present (15%)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This assignment is worth 25% of your final grade and represents your final evaluation. You will be graded on each part of the assignment using the respective rubric below.<\/p>\n\n
Activity Plan (5%) <\/p>\n\n
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Click here<\/a> for grading rubric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Formal Outline (5%) <\/p>\n\n
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Click here<\/a> for grading rubric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Presentation (15%) <\/p>\n\n
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Click here<\/a> for grading rubric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"da34c9d9-97ae-445a-975b-e223f56f2271","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Evaluation and Rubrics"}],"hTag":"h2"}

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