Academic Interactions 130

IECP Summer 2015

Zachary Shellenberger,

adapted from Nikki Mattson

Agenda

Conversation Starter Pronunciation – Syllable Length Grammar – Past Unreal Conditional Language Journals Notes Group Presentation – Example Videos and Discussion

Time to work on presentations

Homework

Conversation Starter – AI130 A

In some majors, such as my major, architectural engineering, students have internships outside the university or even outside the country for one semester, or more than one. In these situations, students can practice a job in their majors and participate in activities that help them to improve their abilities and study new things that are related to their major. Do you think internships that are outside the university can be helpful for students to learn more or to be creative?  

(Asil, Architectural Engineering)

Grammar – Voicing and Syllable Length – Pg. 166

Voicing ActivityUnvoiced

betadviceback leaftapbusnap

Voicedbedadvisebag leavetabbuzznab

Grammar – Past Unreal Conditional – Pg. 168

Grammar – Past Unreal Conditional

Practice – Dice Game

1st Die

1 – speak

2 – win

3 – study

4 – hear

5 – see

6 – RANDOM!

2nd Die

1 – fight

2 – know

3 – be

4 – buy

5 - become

6 – RANDOM!

Language Journals

Worth 100 total points Everyone will receive 50pts. from this first check Next 50pts. will vary based upon overall, thoughtful,

completion of the project Do not worry about the reflection part (originally

50%)

Sample Entries:

not so good entry:

lustrous - xxxxxx

better entry:

lustrous – xxxxxx

def. “Shining, gleaming, brilliant”

syn. – glowing, dazzling

amazing! entry:

lustrous (adj.) – xxxxxx

def. - Shining, gleaming, brilliant (=/smart)

syn. – glowing, dazzling

use – can describe stones, lights, surfaces, eyes/ characteristics

oth. – illustrous, hyperlustrously (adv.)

Notes from TED Talk

Group Presentation Example Videos

What to look for:

Organization

Transitions

Formality = professional

Body Language

Academic Speech

Objections & Counter-objections

Video 1

Video 2

Homework

Conversation Starter #4 by Sunday at Midnight

Continue to work on Group Presentation Projects

don’t forget to reserve a room at the One Button

Studio if you plan to record there (recommended)