Individual+Oral

=Individual Oral =


 * 1. Choose an Anglophone Culture**

United Kingdom United States Canada Ireland South Africa New Zealand Australia


 * 2. Choose an event/story/news article…etc as __a starting point__ for the presentation**


 * 3. Ask how that event/story reflects/represents/demonstrates something about the Anglophone Culture**

// Systems // – education, political, entertainment, religion, social relationships, family, race, class, gender, work, free-enterprise/capitalism, imperialism

// Values // – self-reliance, self-determination, freedom, liberty, conformity, liberalism, entrepreneurship, individualism, community, family, exceptionalism, democracy, equal rights, hard work, patriotism, meritocracy

// Attitudes toward // – work, money, family, gay relationships, the government, institutions, old age, immigration, free time, divorce, inequality, taxes, multiculturalism, Muslims

What makes a good presentation?

The presentation should include: idea, justification and details

__Some important elements__


 * An introduction**

A general statement of the topic/thesis. A question can also make a good introduction.


 * A map**

A clear outline of the argument (that is, the logical sequence of the content).


 * Structural markers**

(such as: first, secondly, finally; one point of view is…; on the other hand…)


 * A clear ending**

This should link back to the topic/thesis.

It may answer a question that has been raised.

It may give an opinion on the topic.

= Remember... =
 * You may write 10 brief points (key words and phrases work best).
 * **__DO NOT__** read directly from your notes. This will be penalized.
 * **__DO NOT__** rehearse a memorized speech. This will not sound natural and it will be penalized
 * Keep to the time limit of 3-4 mins.