a word for a hundred gestures

Oral Exam I Topics

2007-12-02T22:21:00.000-03:00

1. Do parents and teachers in your country encourage girls and boys to grow up differently? Do they play with the same toys? Do they receive the same education at school and university?

2. Do you think women and men should perform the same or different roles? Are men usually the bread-winners and women usually the home-makers in your country?

3. Do you think that marriage should be for life? Should divorce be made easier or more difficult?

4. Is it better to marry someone of the same educational, social, cultural and racial background?

5. Should it be legal to marry someone of the same sex? Should marriages between gay and lesbian partners be recognised by the church?

6. The universe is controlled by a God who rewards good and punishes wrong-doing

7. There is life after death - for example, heaven, hell or reincarnation.

8. "Science is more important than religion in today’s world."

9. Have computers changed society for the better or for the worse?

10. Are the poor poor because they are poor or because they are lazy?

11. Should adults try to teach young people lessons, such as the dangers of drinking too much, taking drugs or contracting the HIV virus, or should they leave them alone to find out about these things themselves?

12. Should people of between 60 and 65 be obliged to retire from their jobs in order to make way for younger workers?

13. "There should be strict censorship of films and news bulletins on television to prevent children from copying violent incidents." Do you agree?

14. "Products such as pornographic videos and rap music which give expression to violence against women should be withdrawn from sale." Do you agree

15. "Corporal punishment should not be used either at school or in the home." Do you agree?

16. Do people in your country do enough sport or do they prefer to watch TV and play computer games? How could you encourage lazy people to do more sport?

17. At what age should a son or daughter be permitted to leave home?

18. Should abortion be available to women on demand?

19. Should euthanasia be available to people in great pain who want to die?

20. Should the death penalty exist as a punishment for murder or terrorism?

21. How strict should the law be with people who drink and drive?

22. Should smoking cannabis be a criminal offence?

23. What is your opinion of people who say that they can communicate with spirits?

24. Do you believe your star sign can tell you about your personality and your compatibility with other people?

25. Do you believe in other forms of fortune-telling such as

palmistry?

tarot cards?

reading teacups?

4th and Last task:

2007-11-21T00:10:00.000-03:00

1-. You are to write a 450-word paragraph on the topic:

- ''Chilean education and the role of future teachers''

2-. You are to include a personal view of your future as a teacher as well as the impressions that the established role may cause you.

3-. You are going to be evaluated for the actual delivery of the required topics as well as for the grammar and vocabulary used.

4-. Text must be coherent and must present a clear structure, that is to say:
- introducction
- body, and
- conclusion

5-. Deadline: Friday 30th of November.

TOPICS CATEDRA 4

2007-10-31T11:13:00.000-03:00

TOPIC 1:VARIETIES OF ENGLISH
(EXAMPLES/ LOCATION/ DIFFERENCES,ETC)

TOPIC 2: MENTAL DISORDERS
(MAIN FEATURES/ TREATMENT/ETC)

TOPIC 3: DRUGS
(TYPES/CONSECUENCES/ETC)

TOPIC 4: NEWS
(HOT PIECES OF NEWS/ RETELLING OF UP TO DATE INFORMATION)

TOPIC 5: NATURAL DISASTERS OR DISEASES (TYPES/CONSECUENCES/PREVENTION/ETC)

TOPIC 6: ARRANGED MARRIAGES VS TRADITIONAL WESTERN MARRIAGES
(LOVE AND MARRIAGE)

TOPIC 7: BOOKS & FILMS
(THE BEST/THE WORST/MOST FUNNY/SCARIEST/LIKABLE CHARACTERS/ETC)

TOPIC 8: TELLING THE TRUTH AND LYING (ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES/CONSEQUENCES/REASONS/ETC)

TOPIC 9: CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND MYTHS ABOUT SUPER STARS/CELEBRITIES

TOPIC 10: TV PROGRAMMES AND ADVERTISING

TOPIC 11: LIVES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS VS COMMON PEOPLE’S LIVES

TOPIC 12: EATING DISORDERS AND FASHION

TOPIC 13: YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS, DREAMS, HOPES. YOUNG PEOPLE’S INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS.

TOPIC 14: INTERNET’S REVOLUTION AND CHATTING ON INTERNET(ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES/CONSEQUENCES/REASONS/IMPACT/ETC)

PROCEDIMIENTO CÁTEDRA 4

- LOS ALUMNOS CONOCERÁN PREVIAMENTE LOS TEMAS (14)
- LOS ALUMNOS ENTRARÁN JUNTOS PARA FAVORECER LA INTERACCIÓN. (PROMOVER CONVERSACIÓN)
- CADA ALUMNO ESCOGERÁ AL AZAR 2 TEMAS Y DESCARTARA 1
- CADA ALUMNO TENDRÁ QUE DESARROLLAR EL TEMA EN NO MENOS DE 5 Y NO MAS DE 7 MINUTOS.
- LA RÚBRICA ESTÁ OPERACIONALIZADA. (GRAMMAR-PERFORMANCE - PRONUNCIATION)

CATEDRA A REALIZARSE A PARTIR DEL LUNES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE.

3rd task:

2007-10-21T14:44:00.000-03:00

1-. You are to write a 400-word paragraph on a topic of your choice.

2-. Topics should be delivered in class so they don't repeat among students.

3-. You are going to be evaluated for the actual delivery of the required topics as well as for the grammar and vocabulary used.

4-. Text must be coherent and must present a clear structure, that is to say:
- introducction
- body, and
- conclusion

5-. Deadline: Monday 5th of November.

CATEDRA N°3

2007-09-16T19:11:00.000-04:00

Well, here is the remainder with the main points for your next catedra:

1-. It will take place this Friday 21st of September.
2-. It fits the structure of an oral presentation, this time to be done in COUPLES.
3-. Topic has to do with and HISTORICAL EVENT, either national or international of your free choice.
4-. Presentations MUST range between 7 to 10 minutes TOPS. Going under the time, as well as above will be penalized minus 1 point.
5-. Topics are of free choice, therefore there's no problem if some topics repeat among students.
6-. PPT presentations or any other visual aid are not mandatory.
7-. Both students must speak equal amount of time, be aware of the whole topic and be able to answer questions, not repeating memorized text or reading from a paper.
8-. Memorized presentations as well as read ones with get grade 2 TOPS.

If you have any questions, don't doubt and write me.

Have a nice celebration.
See you soon.

Cheers.

Antonieta Parra

2nd blog task

2007-08-07T16:11:00.001-04:00

1-. You are to write a 350-word paragraph about a disaster, either caused by nature or by a disease.

2-. Topics should be delivered in class so they don't repeat among students.

3-. You are going to be evaluated for the actual delivery of the required topics as well as for the grammar and vocabulary used.

4-. You are to include:
- a description of the event.
- it causes.
- it consequences.
- and possible methods for prevention.

5-. Deadline: Monday 20th of August.

Enjoy.

Antonieta Parra

Topics and Instructions for Catedra 2 Oral

2007-06-13T11:04:00.000-04:00

TOPICS

TOPIC 1: LIVING ABROAD
TOPIC 2: TOURISM
TOPIC 3: NEWS
TOPIC 4: BOOKS & FILMS
TOPIC 4: LIES
TOPIC 5: CONSPIRACY AND DEATH
TOPIC 6: TV PROGRAMMES
TOPIC 7: SURFING ON INTERNET
TOPIC 8: EATING DISORDERS
TOPIC 9: FASHION
TOPIC 10: CHAT

PROCEDIMIENTO CÁTEDRA 2

- LOS ALUMNOS CONOCERÁN PREVIAMENTE LOS TEMAS (10)
- DOS ALUMNOS ENTRARÁN JUNTOS PARA FAVORECER LA INTERACCIÓN. (PROMOVER --LA CONVERSACIÓN)
- CADA ALUMNO ESCOGERÁ AL AZAR 5 TEMAS
- CADA ALUMNO TENDRÁ 5 INTERVENCIONES (RESPUESTAS Y/O PREGUNTAS SOBRE EL TEMA)
- CADA INTERVENCIÓN TIENE 12 PUNTOS.
- PUNTAJE TOTAL: 60
- LA RÚBRICA ESTÁ OPERACIONALIZADA. (MESSAGE-GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-FLUENCY-PRONUNCIATION)

Welcome!!!

2007-05-19T18:03:00.000-04:00

Dear students:
Today we start a new way of communication focused to improve your writing skills.

This is going to be the blog for the class, here I´ll be posting the different tasks related to writing that I´d be requiring from you along the year.

1-. Your first task consists on the creation of your own blog for the development of the class requirements.
You are totally free to choose the design and display of your preference.
Please, this is an instrument for the evaluation of your writing process, therefore you shouldn't post any offensive comments or inappropriate language.

2-. You are going to be evaluated for the actual delivery of the required topics as well as for the grammar and vocabulary used.
Written works will be delivered through this way and this will be evaluated by the end of the course on the basis of your development.

3-. As part of your first task you are:
- First, to create your own personal blog which will be linked to this one, and
- Second, to choose any article of your personal interest out of The New York Times web site, and make a little review of it stablishing its main points among your reasons for choosing it.
There is no lengh requirement this time.

http://www.nytimes.com/

4-. You have ONE week for the delivery of your first task.

Hope you have a good time and enjoy.

See you in class.

Antonieta Parra