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Course Map III (Class Work)






 

Topic Hours
  Modern family values.  
  Personality studies.  
  Customs and traditions in GB. British stereotypes. The British versus the Americans  
  Title  
  Symbolism  
  Credit test.  

Step-by step guide: Social Issues

Date Study Material Follow-up Creative task: *choose one of the following and get ready for class presentation
01.09.-14.09. Read the text “Mona Lisa” and do the guide, Horizons, pp 169-171; Word study Ex.3-7, p.55-56. Plan or write down the speaking point “ Appearance and character ”.   Physiognomy, the art of judging human character by facial features, is both an ancient art and a modern study. Conduct a small research on what different facial features may mean. Make a small guess game for your group mates.
15.09.-30.09. Listen to the tape “Who killed Evelyn? ” Do the guide to the tape and write down your answer to the question: Who killed Evelyn? Prove your point. Write an essay “Appearances are deceptive”.
01-14. 10. Read the text “Producing genius”, do the guide, Horizons, pp. 171-174. Are geniuses born or made? Write down some arguments that support each point.
Geniuses are born … … Geniuses are made … …

 

Who is a genius? ” Find some information on the internet about a person/people whom you consider genius. Were they born talented? How was the talent developed in their childhood? Make a short presentation in class.
15-22. 10. Listen to the tape “Left - Right”; Word study Ex.7 p.56. Do the guide to the tape. Plan or write down the speaking point “ Personality studies Get ready for the project “Nature or nurture? ” See the project guide.
23-30. 10. Read the texts “How do you feel about the modern family? ” and “American family: then and now.” Horizons, pp. 183-184, 187-188; Word study Ex.10 p.65 Plan or write down the speaking point “ Crisis in a modern family ”.   Make a short presentation or make a small (A4 format) poster on one of the following: -“5 facts that prove the family values are shaking”; -“5 reasons for staying single forever”; -“5 components of a happy family environment”.
01-08. 11. Listen to the tape “BBC English: Family matters”. Do the guide to the tape. 1) Write a conversation between an elderly lady and a young girl discussing changes in family values. 2) Interview “Family values”: Interview your parents or grandparents (or older relatives) on the topic “Family Values: Now and Then”. Make a list of questions and be ready to feed back in class. You can start with the question: “Do you think family values have changed during the last few decades? In what way? ”, etc.
09-16. 11. Test for unit “Social Issues”. Vocabulary revision Put down the vocabulary definitions in the language learning diary.

Step-by step guide: Some aspects of British and American life

Date Study Material Follow-up Creative task: *choose one of the following and get ready for class presentation
17-23. 11. Read the texts “Attitudes” and do the guide, Horizons, pp. 214-222; Word study Ex.5-10 p.84-86.   Fill in the following chart:  
British stereotypes that are still true-to-life Stereotypes that are no longer true
   

 

Plan or write down the speaking point “ The British stereotypes ”.

Conduct an opinion poll among your friends / colleagues / pupils about the British stereotypes (the way they see the British people, their customs and traditions).   Make up you own questionnaire. It may have 3 -10 questions.
14-30. 11. Listen to the tape “Living in New York and London”. Do the guide to the tape and write down 10 differences between American and British lifestyles, traditions, character. Write an essayThe Belarusian character ”. Write about Belarusian people, our customs and traditions.
01-08. 12. Read the text “Character and characteristics: a humorous look at stereotypes”, Horizons, pp. 223-224. Plan or write down the speaking point “ The British versus the Americans ”.   Find some detailed information about a British, Belarusian or American tradition that you find very interesting. Make a short presentation in class.    
09-16. 12. Read the texts “The Monarchy” Horizons, pp. 230-233; “Adapt or die? ” Horizons, pp. 234-236.   Plan or write down the speaking point “ Monarchy or Republic in GB? ”.   Find some detailed information about the British royal family that you find very interesting. Make a short presentation in class.  
17-31. 12. Test for unit “Some aspects of British and American life” Vocabulary revision Put down the vocabulary definitions in the language learning diary.

Step 2. Listen to the recordings; “Who killed Evelyn? ”; “Left - Right”; “BBC English: Family matters”; “Living in New York and London”. The tapes are available in room A -317 (MSLU).

Study the vocabulary. Do the guides. Add to the file of useful information and vocabulary items.

 

Step 3. Find some additional information and plan а project.

 






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