Part 1: Just how deep do the roots of our language go for us? To what extent does our language shape us?
Part 2: Is English becoming the "global language?" If so, what consequences may follow?
Part 3: Language and Gender
Assessment 1: Autobiographies
Assessment 2: FOA
***Key Dates: ***
Assessment 3: Class project: Vernacular Presentations
Assessment 4 (External): Written Task Type 1
- TED Talk - Mark Pagel: How Language Transformed Humanity
- Text: Mother Tongue (Amy Tan)
- Text: On Multilingual Identity (MinFong Ho)
- Communication Keynote
Part 2: Is English becoming the "global language?" If so, what consequences may follow?
Part 3: Language and Gender
- Language and Gender
- Masculinity and Femininity
Assessment 1: Autobiographies
Assessment 2: FOA
***Key Dates: ***
- Friday, Oct 12 (have decided on a topic + group. I will pass a paper around in class for you to fill out)
- Monday/Tuesday, Oct 15/16 (C block and A block respectively) (have an outline of what you will cover in your presentation including research materials prepared and cited).
- Thursday, Oct 18 (have a full transcript of your presentation typed out).
- Monday, Oct 22 (presentations begin. Random group ordering... failure to be ready = zero! Bring note cards, props, etc... DO NOT READ OFF TRANSCRIPT. Presentation skills are critical for criterion C and D).
- Monday, Oct 29 (Last day to submit reflection statements. No reflection, no grade).
Assessment 3: Class project: Vernacular Presentations
Assessment 4 (External): Written Task Type 1
- Task Sheet
- !! Due November 15 !!