Having completed the news reviews task,a self selecting group of students are invited to an online round table discussion on subjects of their choice.
They should vote for the subjects that will be discussed and prepare suitable vocabulary and discussion to make their points. The round table recording will be shared with other students for peer review and feedback.
Institution reporting the task:
University of Warwick home page
Language of task instructions:
English
Target Group:
Foreign languages
Level:
B2
References and acknowledgements:
None
Type:
Collaborative tasks
Estimated Duration:
2 sessions
Topic:
any
Tags:
Acknowledgements:
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Language Configurations:
Bilingual
Language(s) that the task can be used in:
Any
Dominant language production:
Speaking/listening synchronous
Target Competences:
| Language competence |
|---|
| Intercultural skills |
| Online communication skills |
Specific pedagogical objectives:
Development of students understanding of the role of different contexts
Suggested Communication Tools:
Real time conferencing
Suggested Resources:
None
Instructions:
Prior to the discussions, an ice breaker session is run to help encourage participation in the main session. Students should also prepare language for expressing opinions and justifying them.
Learner Texts:
None
Document related to the task:
Criteria for Completion:
None
Comments and suggestions:
None
Author/copyright:
None