Cross-cultural Speech Acts -B
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Level
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Intermediate
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Term
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Summer
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Class Time
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Mon & Thurs Period 2
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Instructor
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Fischer
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Description
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This course explores language as speech acts (e.g. apology, complaints, etc.) in cross-cultural contexts. It is designed to enhance awareness and ability to analyze cultural norms, mainly for the American English context, that determine the appropriateness of speech acts.
Class activities include identifying and analyzing strategies used by speakers of other cultures in conversation. Students will create dialogues to best meet given situations, role plays, and more. Level: All levels |
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Schedule
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Lesson 1: Orientation and conversation strategies, Invitations speech act
Lesson 2 & 3: Complains Lesson 4 & 5: Apology Lesson 6: Giving advice and make suggestions Lesson 7: Conversation implicature Lesson 8: Review, course evaluation and reflection, last preparation for the term assignment Lesson 9 & 10: Term assignment presentation *Lessons and assignments are subject to change. |
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Homework
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It is important to complete assignments by the due dates. Each assignment will prepare students for the next activities in lessons.
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Materials
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No textbook is required for this course.
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Grading
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10% Attendance and class participation
90% Projects and assignments [60% Discourse analysis worksheets, 30% Email assignments and term presentation] |