Current Issues in the Media
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EDGE Code
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EDGE IVH
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Term
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Winter
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Class Time
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Mon Period 1 & Wed Period 1
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Instructor
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Brent Amburgey
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Description
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This course is designed to explore current issues around the globe in the media. Throughout the course, students will expand their English vocabulary, gain reading and listening comprehension skills, develop their critical thinking skills, and gain confidence for sharing opinions in discussion settings.
Level: Intermediate |
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Schedule
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Lesson 1 & 2: Orientation and Current issue activity introduction
Lesson 3: Facts and opinions Lesson 4 & 5: Front page news Lesson 6: Explore news in the different categories Lesson 7 & 8: Current issues and my opinions Lesson 9: News and bias Lesson 10: Fake news Lesson 11: Cartoons Lesson 12: Editorial and Opinion Lesson 13: More news online Lesson 14: Term project presentation *Lessons and assignments are subject to change.*Lessons and assignments are subject to change |
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Homework
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Review each lesson especially new words and phrases and bring any questions and comments to class.
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Materials
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No textbook purchase is necessary. Lesson materials will be provided in class.
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Grading
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20% Class participation
80% Projects and assignments |
