Friday, November 21, 2014

2014 Final Spectacular

ENG318 Homestretch Spectacular
Why: To boldly confront public speaking challenges now and in the future...


Components of our ENG318 Final
Part#1: Vocab Quiz:  5 points (4 quiz, 1 Quizlet study) [in class Week#15]

Part#2: Final Conversation Project: 15 points  [online and in-class, Weeks#13~15]
  • Online Talk Show  style discussion  or  
  • In-class presentation and discussion
    Beforehand, post show prep materials on your blog. This should include a non-copied introduction, links to relevant media, and discussion questions/talking points

Part#3:  Follow-up blog post   (5 points) [due within 48 hours of your Part#2 Conversation]
            (reflection on the experience + additional comments on the topic)

Part#4: Exit Chat w/ Jeff: 5 points (ungraded)  [via Hangout or face-to-face, after Part#3 is completed]

*Participation Points (5 points) : Awarded for participating in your classmates’ shows and presentations


Part#2 Final Conversation Project Details
Assessment Criteria:
Framing the topic in an interesting way
  • Introduce the topic, present some information or resources, and/or tell a personal story
Leading and/or participating in a meaning, authentic conversation
  • Ask interesting questions, listen to responses, and go with the conversational flow


/Comments:
  • DO NOT READ!!!! DO NOT READ!!!! DO NOT READ!!!!
  • DO NOT PREPARE A SCRIPT and tell yourself YOU’LL JUST LOOK AT IT ONCE IN A WHILE.
  • Prepare an outline and/or some talking points.
  • Use earbuds, find a good wifi spot
  • Guests students from elsewhere are welcome, including Mixed ENG318 participants
  • Teachers may view, but participants will be mostly global peers.  Hopefully Jeff doesn’t speak much.
  • Shows and presentations can begin as early as Week#13 if people are ready
  • One hour classes, Week#13, and #14 will be prep meetings with Jeff


Possible Topics

  • Job, Career Planning.  
  • Addiction (alcoholism, smoking, gaming, etc)
  • Education - homeschooling, dealing with the system, alternatives
  • Cultural Identity - Who is a Korean/American?
  • English learning tips and strategies
  • Friendship, Love, Dating….
  • Gender Identity
  • Health
  • Sports Talk
  • Media (movies, tv, music)
  • Other