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EAP 1A (Mar 2012)
Assessment 3: Oral Presentation- Issues in Society
EAP 1A- Oral Presentation Plan
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Student topics-
| Week 5: Mar 28, 2012 | Links | ||
| 1 | Amy | Bullying in Korean schools | Plan Presentation |
| 2 | Deep | Single sex education and co-education. | |
| 3 | Min | Dangers of Fast Food | Plan Presentation |
| 4 | Sai | Postitive and Negative Impacts of the Internet | Plan Presentation |
| 5 | Nat | Ethics in Accounting | Plan Presentation |
| Previous students' topics |
| Impact of Marketing on Society |
| Marriage and divorce |
| Gambling Problems in Australia |
| Impact of Tourism in Thailand |
| International Marriage in Rural Korea |
| Social Effects from Flooding in Thailand |
| Future of Work |
EAP 1A (May-June 2012)
Assessment 3: Oral Presentation- Issues in Society
EAP 1A- Oral Presentation Plan
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Due dates schedule
| Stage | Due Date |
| Choose topic | Week 1- Wed May 9 |
| Finish rough outline | Week 2- Tue May 15 |
| Practise presentations | Week 4- Wed/Thu May 30/31 |
| Real presentations for assessment | Week 5- Mon/Tue Jun 4/5 |
Student topics-
Week 5: 4 June, 2012
| Student | Topic | Links | |
| 1 | Jake Choe | Multiculturalism | Plan Presentation |
| 2 | Seoyoung Choi | Animal rights | Plan Presentation |
| 3 | Sudam Jeong | Obesity | Plan Presentation |
| 4 | Hyejin Shim | Gambling | Plan Presentation |
| 5 | Mika Chae | HIV/AIDS | Plan Presentation |
| 6 | Shahzeb | Crime and Punishment | Plan Presentation |
| 7 | Minladen | Climate Change | Plan Presentation |
| 8 | Suthida Wee | Global Financial Crisis | Plan Presentation |
| 9 | Saikaew Sai | Social Networking and Social Media | Plan Presentation |
| 10 | Lee Kyu Young | Food and Nutrition | Plan Presentation |
| 11 | Winson Ang | Gun Control | Plan Presentation |
| 12 | Susan | Workplace Bullying | Plan Presentation |
| 13 | Jiff | ?? | Plan Presentation |
| Previous students' topics |
| Bullying in Korean schools |
| Dangers of Fast Food |
| Ethics in Accounting |
| Future of Work |
| Gambling Problems in Australia |
| Impact of Marketing on Society |
| Impact of Tourism in Thailand |
| International Marriage in Rural Korea |
| Marriage and divorce |
| Positive and Negative Impacts of the Internet |
| Single sex education and co-education |
| Social Effects from Flooding in Thailand |
EAP 1B
Important Note
Assessment due dates have changed, as follows-
| Listening Test | was Week 5 | now Week 4- Jan 9 |
| Reading Test | was Week 5 | now Week 4- Jan 9 |
| Group Oral Presentation | was Week 4 | now Week 5- Jan 16 |
| Research Essay | was Week 4 | now Week 5- Jan 19 Plan due Week 2- Dec 12 Draft due Week 3- Dec 20 |
| Learning Journal | Week 5 | no change- Week 5- Jan 19 |
Assessment 3: Group Oral Presentation
| Group | Members | Topic | Google Docs link (for presentation notes) | Google Presentation link (for slideshow) |
| 1 | Kan, A, Jessica | Aboriginal Culture | Link | Link |
| 2 | Amp, Kat, Cherry | Green Architecture | Link | Link |
| 3 | Marlia, Sai, Spike | Media… | Link | Link |
Assessment 4: Research Discussion Essay
Essay Topics
Either choose one of the topics below:
1. When people move to another country, some decide to follow the customs of the new country while others believe that they should keep to their own customs. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
2. It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
3. Congestion charging is the most effective means of preventing traffic congestion. Discuss.
4. Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
5. The advance of information technology is creating a less sociable society. Discuss.
OR
You can submit your own topic which must be approved by your teacher.
| Name | Topic # | Google Link | Progress * |
| A | 5 | Link | Andrew Checked draft |
| Amp | 2 | Link | Andrew Checked draft |
| Kan | 5 | Link | |
| Katt | 2 | Link | Andrew Checked draft |
| Marlia | 4 | Link Link2 |
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| Sai | 5 | Link | Plan checked |
| Spike | 2 | Link |
* The Progress column is to show your teacher what stage you are at. Update it with "plan done", "working on first draft", etc.
EAP 1A
Assessment 3: Oral Presentation- Issues in Society
EAP 1A- Oral Presentation Plan
Student topics-
| Week 5: Nov 28-Dec 1 | |||
| Tue | |||
| 1 | Spike | Future of Work | |
| 2 | Amp | Impact of Tourism in Thailand | |
| 3 | Jessica | International Marriage in Rural Korea | |
| 4 | Guzstrine | Social Effects from Flooding in Thailand | |
| Wed | |||
| 5 | A | Impact of Marketing on Society | |
| 6 | Marlia | Marriage and divorce | helpful link |
| 7 | Kan | Gambling Problems in Australia |
EAP 2A
EAP 2A Tutorial
Death Penalty Reading List
For and Against
- Should the death penalty be banned as a form of punishment? - Yes/no points for banning death penalty in America
- Pros & Cons of the Death Penalty
Examples
- Wikipedia: The Bali Nine - Australian drug traffickers facing execution in Indonesia.
- Wikipedia: Stanley Williams - Stanley "Tookie" Williams was a gang leader and murderer sentenced to death, but changed his life, wrote books and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Stanley Williams summary
- Readers' comments about Williams' execution
- LA Times: "N.C. death row inmate taunts, 'Kill me if you can, suckers'" - Recent case which made world news headlines
Amnesty International
- The death penalty in Asia in 2009 - Summary by Amnesty International
- Death sentences and executions in 2009 - Amnesty International report on executions around the world in 2009
Religious Views
Surveys
- Gallup Poll on Death Penalty in US
- Summary of Surveys on Death Penalty in US
- Report on who supports death penalty in US
- Wikipedia: Capital Punishment in Australia- Public Opinion Australian Public Opinion on Death Penalty
- Deterrence Study 2009 - Opinions of criminologists (jump to appendix for survey results)
Death penalty in your country
Do some research, on English websites or in your own language, on the situation about the death penalty in your country.
Use these questions to guide you.
Facts and statistics
- Who was the most recent execution?
- What kind of crimes attract the death penalty?
- What methods are used for execution?
- How many times per year is it carried out? Can you find annual statistics?
- How many people are currently on death row? What were their crimes? How many are women? How many are foreigners?
Cases
- What famous cases are there?
- Are there any aspects of these cases which would support or oppose the death penalty?
Opinion
- Do most people support or oppose capital punishment? Are there any differences based on age, gender, education, religion, etc? Can you find any statistical breakdown?
- Is there an abolition movement or spokesperson, such as a politician, celebrity or religious leader? Do they have much popular support?
EAP 2A Writing Portfolio
The writing portfolio essays are to be submitted individually as drafts by their respective due dates, then the whole portfolio is to be resubmitted as a final draft on Monday, 20 February, 2012.
Open the Google Docs document, make a copy , fill in the blanks and answer the essay question, then print it out for submission.
Make sure to use the formatting guidelines given in the instructions.
Assessment 1 (of 3)
Due date- Monday, 30 January, 2012
Assessment 2 (of 3)
Due date- Monday, 6 February, 2012
Click here for extra information about capital punishment in Australia.
Assessment 3 (of 3)
Due date- Monday, 13 February, 2012
EAP 2B
Assessment 1: Integrated Task- Report Writing
EAP 2B- Survey Research Report Writing
EAP 2B- Group Work Peer Assessment Form
Each group submits one final report together, using Survey Research Report Writing.doc as a template.
Each student individually submits a Group Work Peer Assesssment Form.doc.
- Group 1: Work and home life
- Group 2: Language acquisition
Assessment 2: Individual Seminar Presentation
Student topics-
| Week 4: Oct 19-20 | |
| Jal | What are cavities? What methods are there for their prevention and treatment? |
| Shafiq | What do we know about Shakespeare? What were his influences on English language and culture? |
| Week 5: Oct 24- 27 | |
| Aimee | Pain-management: Treating pain in post-operative patients |
| Cherry | Japanese and Chinese Culture: Similarities and Differences |
| Guzstrine | Marketing for the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok: What is the market environment? Explain with a SWOT analysis |
| Jessica | Who was the Qin Emperor? How was he able to become emperor, and what did this mean for China? |
| Neng | Key Account Management in the Food Industry: What are the current methods? How can technology help? |
| Spike | Who was Beethoven? Why was he important? What is his influence today? |
EAP 2A
EAP 2A Writing Portfolio
Download the Word document, fill in the blanks and answer the essay question, then print it out for submission.
Make sure to use the formatting guidelines given in the instructions.
Assessment 1 (of 5)
Due date- Wednesday, 24 August, 2011
EAP 2A- Writing Portfolio Assessment 1
Assessment 2 (of 5)
Due date- Wednesday, 31 August, 2011
EAP 2A- Writing Portfolio Assessment 2
Assessment 3 (of 5)
Due date- Monday, 12 September, 2011
EAP 2A- Writing Portfolio Assessment 3
EAP 1B (June-July 2012)
1B Assessments Schedule
| Assessment | Due Date |
| 1: Reading | Week 4- Thu July 5 |
| 2: Listening | Week 4- Thu July 5 |
| 3: Speaking: Group Presentation | Week 5- starting Mon July 9 |
| 4: Writing: Research Essay | Week 5- Thu July 12 |
| 5: Writing: Learning Journal | Week 5- weekly submissions |
Assessment 1B-3: Group Oral Presentation
If your computer can't access Google Presentations, go here.
Presentation Due Dates Schedule
| Stage | Due Date |
| Choose topic | Week 1- Thu June 14 |
| Finish rough outline | Week 2- Tue June 19 |
| Practise presentations | Week 4- Thu July 5 |
| Real presentations for assessment | Week 5- Tue July 10 |
Presentation Topics
- Career Choice
- Impact of Natural Disasters
- Language Choice in Different Situations
- Socio-Economic Impacts of Mobile Phone Use
- Cultural Differences
- Sustainable Development
- Infectious Disease as a Global Issue
Student topics-
Week 5: 9 July, 2012
| Group | Topic | Links | |
| A | Speakers: Mika Shah Young Research Assistants: Min (Amelie) |
Cultural Difference | Plan Presentation |
| B | Speakers: Seo Young Wee Research Assistants: Jake Sudam Sirin |
Socio-Economic Impact of Mobile Phones | Plan Presentation |
Assessment 1B-4: Research Discussion Essay
Essay Due Dates Schedule
| Stage | Due Date |
| Choose topic | Week 1- Thu June 14 |
| Finish plan/outline | Week 2- Thu June 21 |
| Finish first draft | Week 4- Thu July 5 |
| Submit final draft | Week 5- Thu July 12 |
Essay Topics
Either choose one of the topics below:
1. When people move to another country, some decide to follow the customs of the new country while others believe that they should keep to their own customs.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
2. It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
3. Congestion charging is the most effective means of preventing traffic congestion.
Discuss.
4. Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
5. The advance of information technology is creating a less sociable society.
Discuss.
OR
You can submit your own topic which must be approved by your teacher.
| Name | Topic # | Google Links | Progress * | |
| 1 | Sudam | Number 2 | Plan Essay | |
| 2 | Wee | Number 5 | Plan Essay | |
| 3 | Mika | Number 5 | Plan Essay | |
| 4 | Shah | Number 1 | Plan Essay | |
| 5 | Seoyoung | Number 2 | Plan Essay | |
| 6 | Jake | Number 3 | Plan Essay |
| * The Progress column is to show your teacher what stage you are at. Update it with "plan done", "working on first draft", etc. |
