This task would explore various ways of debating on different subjects (both synchronous and asynchronous, written or oral debates).
It can be played as a team-game (oxford-style debate) and is thus fun and challenging..
The online debatepedia database provides a lot of interesting motions and arguments to start with.
Institution reporting the task:
Language of task instructions:
English
Target Group:
| Science |
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| Foreign languages |
| Any |
Level:
| B1 |
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| B2 |
References and acknowledgements:
None
Type:
Collaborative tasks
Estimated Duration:
4 sessions
Topic:
various topics but some have to be scientific
Tags:
Acknowledgements:
None
Language Configurations:
| Bilingual |
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| Lingua Franca |
| Intercomprehension |
Language(s) that the task can be used in:
| English |
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| French |
Dominant language production:
| Writing/reading synchronous |
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| Writing/reading asynchronous |
| Speaking/listening synchronous |
| Speaking/listening asynchronous |
Target Competences:
Language competence
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Suggested Communication Tools:
Suggested Resources:
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Instructions:
There are many possibilities whether we choose it to be synchronous or not, to be written or spoken…
This would have to be decided in the preparation phase.
Learner Texts:
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Document related to the task:
Criteria for Completion:
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Comments and suggestions:
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Author/copyright:
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