We will be meeting at 5.30pm (promptly) outside the Mill Lane Lecture Rooms on Thursday 25th October to see 'Being a Language Detective'.
Please check the location HERE.
Please BE ON TIME as we will be going into the lecture at 5.30pm to ensure seating as we are a large group of people.
Thank you,
Sarah
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Next Academic Vocabulary Test
Will be held on Monday 29th October and will test you on your knowledge of Units 10 - 16 from Academic Vocabulary in Use.
Two-Minute Topic Presentations
On Thursday (25th October) of Week 5, each of you will give a super
mini-presentation on the theme of urbanisation, that is, cities.
Your presentation will comprise of what you found out while investigating ONE of the following:
- a radio programme from www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
- a newspaper article from a broadsheet newspaper, such as The Guardian www.guardian.co.uk, The Independent www.independent.co.uk or The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk. Please bear in mind that the first two newspapers tend to be more left-wing while the latter generally reflects conservative views.
- a lecture from www.ted.com
Make notes while you read/listen and you may need to read/listen 3 or 4 times until you really get the main points that you will use to describe in your presentation.
Your aim is to inform your audience so make sure you get your points across clearly in order that everyone can understand what you are saying and, ultimately, see why it's interesting!
You have 2 minutes exactly; no more, no less, so it would be a great idea to practice the timing of your talk before you present.
You are allowed a few notes but ideally you will be speaking freely. It shouldn't be a learned speech but a chance to speak 'on your feet' about what you have learned.
Your presentation will comprise of what you found out while investigating ONE of the following:
- a radio programme from www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
- a newspaper article from a broadsheet newspaper, such as The Guardian www.guardian.co.uk, The Independent www.independent.co.uk or The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk. Please bear in mind that the first two newspapers tend to be more left-wing while the latter generally reflects conservative views.
- a lecture from www.ted.com
Make notes while you read/listen and you may need to read/listen 3 or 4 times until you really get the main points that you will use to describe in your presentation.
Your aim is to inform your audience so make sure you get your points across clearly in order that everyone can understand what you are saying and, ultimately, see why it's interesting!
You have 2 minutes exactly; no more, no less, so it would be a great idea to practice the timing of your talk before you present.
You are allowed a few notes but ideally you will be speaking freely. It shouldn't be a learned speech but a chance to speak 'on your feet' about what you have learned.
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
What to do for the lesson today...
Just a quick reminder:
- revise parallel expressions that we covered this week
- study Units 5 and 6 from Academic Vocabulary in Use
Also make sure you bring your filled in tutorial forms along ready for your tutorials which will take place in the lesson before lunch.
See you soon,
Sarah
- revise parallel expressions that we covered this week
- study Units 5 and 6 from Academic Vocabulary in Use
Also make sure you bring your filled in tutorial forms along ready for your tutorials which will take place in the lesson before lunch.
See you soon,
Sarah
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
The Festival of Ideas
Being in Cambridge, we are lucky to be able to experience the University of Cambridge's 'Festival of Ideas' that is held over a fortnight every autumn at various locations around the city.
While you are free to attend whichever lecture you would like, two which seem to be relevant and may be more interesting for the international student have been selected that we will go to as a class.
They are:
Being a Language Detective Thursday 25th October, 6 - 7pm
"A look at how linguists and regular people use analytical techniques to unlock the secrets of language; focusing on identifying a speaker's gender, race, region and age."
A talk by Bert Vaux, Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
Info on p.9 of the brochure.
When in Rome...have nightmares like the Romans Friday 2nd November, 6 - 8pm
"What gives us nightmares? Do we all fear the same things? Are horror stories told in the same way all over the world? Come and discover how the same object can make us laugh or shiver."
Facilitated by Erica Berzaghi, Anglia Ruskin University.
Info on p.32 of the brochure.
The lectures are free but because we are a large group, we need to go in together slightly earlier than the published time. A meeting point will be established closer to the time.
All updates will be published on this blog!
While you are free to attend whichever lecture you would like, two which seem to be relevant and may be more interesting for the international student have been selected that we will go to as a class.
They are:
Being a Language Detective Thursday 25th October, 6 - 7pm
"A look at how linguists and regular people use analytical techniques to unlock the secrets of language; focusing on identifying a speaker's gender, race, region and age."
A talk by Bert Vaux, Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
Info on p.9 of the brochure.
When in Rome...have nightmares like the Romans Friday 2nd November, 6 - 8pm
"What gives us nightmares? Do we all fear the same things? Are horror stories told in the same way all over the world? Come and discover how the same object can make us laugh or shiver."
Facilitated by Erica Berzaghi, Anglia Ruskin University.
Info on p.32 of the brochure.
The lectures are free but because we are a large group, we need to go in together slightly earlier than the published time. A meeting point will be established closer to the time.
All updates will be published on this blog!
Monday, 8 October 2012
Important announcement by the Class Representative!
After my glorious victory in the elections, I´m now officialy appointed as Class Representative of this UP class. I will discharge my duties to the best of my knowledge and belief and will advocate the interests of this class the best I can ;D
If you have any concerns or suggestions please add a new post to this blog or email me on maximilian.negele@efupcam.co.uk. I will present your suggestions at the monthly representative meetings.
Max
btw: any suggestions for an awesome class name? (->comment please)
If you have any concerns or suggestions please add a new post to this blog or email me on maximilian.negele@efupcam.co.uk. I will present your suggestions at the monthly representative meetings.
Max
btw: any suggestions for an awesome class name? (->comment please)
Friday, 5 October 2012
Welcome
Welcome to the Class Blog for Advanced Language Skills!
Here you will find course information, such as:
Syllabus Content, Assessment and Key Texts
Week by Week Course Content
You should also check this blog whenever you are online to remind yourself of what we covered each week, what to expect next week and to make sure you are busy with the required self-study.
All the very best with this term!
Sarah
Here you will find course information, such as:
Syllabus Content, Assessment and Key Texts
Week by Week Course Content
You should also check this blog whenever you are online to remind yourself of what we covered each week, what to expect next week and to make sure you are busy with the required self-study.
All the very best with this term!
Sarah
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