English Debates

Thematics for 2009 – 2010

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English Debates

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David Mendini

English Debates

Welcome to SUPINFO’s English Department ! This year’s English Debates as well as TOEIC preparation courses will offer a variety of tools to ensure your progress towards English proficiency as well as obtaining the required scores for the TOEIC exams at the end of the year for the M1s and M2s.

Ranging from Tell Me More to the English Debates being offered this year, SUPINFO will provide you with multiple means to develop or refine your English skills. While English Debates should be fun and entertaining, the only way to ensure this is to treat them as you would any project, with Professionalism, Research and Dedication. Y ou will be given support for each topics in the forms of either Text, Videos or Audio to help you prepare each subjects. While these are there to help you, you should use your own logic and arguments as well by doing your own research in order to bring fresh ideas to our learning environment. Your English sessions will consist of a two hour slot centered around one subject. They will keep the structures of the previous years as they will include Debates, Discussions, Presentations and of course Workshops. Your professors will be there to assist you and give you feedback throughout the course. Your active participation, class preparation and overall interaction will consist of a large percentage of your grade with the second part being your knowledge of vocabulary, texts and of course the subjects. At the end of each two hour sessions, you will get feedback from your professors. While preparation is the main ingredient to a successful class, you must remember that the main purpose is to practice your English and work towards improving it. What better way to do so than by enjoying the class and taking it is as a great opportunity to discuss numerous subjects adapted to student’s interests. Along with TELL ME MORE, the debates will be a stepping stone towards your being able to communicate in English and also prepare you for the TOEIC exam during your last two years here at SUPINFO. The M1s and M2s will be dealing strictly with TOEIC preparations with the M1s taking an unofficial exam at the end of the year in order to prepare for the official TOEIC test the following year. We look forward to seeing you in our classes very soon.

English Debates

November 2009

09/11/2009 – 13/11/2009

Discussion "What makes a good professor/students and how can the two work together in order to maximize their potential. Does this apply beyond a learning environment? “

Students and professors should present themselves and discuss what the upcoming year should bring.

16/11/2009 – 20/11/2009

Debates Are you for or against the death penalty?  http://www.leaderu.com/socialsciences/colson-dignity.html

 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JZS/is_11_18/ai_n25048768/  http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/13/opinion/l-the-death-of-mcveigh-a-timeto-reflect-779440.html  http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/L-murderersdeserve.htm

23/11/2009 – 27/11/2009

Presentation Present someone that that has had a strong influence in your life. This can be a family member, Historical figure etc…

30/11/2009 – 4/12/2009

Workshop How to create a successful C.V and Cover Letter.  http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm

 http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/coveringletters.htm

 Note : Students must bring their own C.V and Cover Letter in order to receive credit.  Sample CV / Cover letter

 http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadcovlet.htm

English Debates

December 2009

07/12/2009 – 11/12/2009

Discussion What does music mean to you ? Discuss the role “Music” plays in your life or in today’s world what impact it has on our society as a whole. This should be followed by a presentation of one artist/song along with lyrical content in order to further explore your personal opinion.

14/12/2009 – 18/12/2009

Discussion Civil disobedience/ Propaganda

What do you think of Political activists?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oRoQTwac9M  http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/clewis/civil_disobedience.htm

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Disobedience_%28Thoreau%29  Plato’s allegory of the cave (video)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h55X9LJTAg4

English Debates

January 2010

04/01/2010 – 08/01/2010

Debates Has the government lived up to its reputation of providing for the people?

11/01/2010 – 15/01/2010

Presentation Present your personal favorite form of government (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism, otherism…) and show how you would ensure that its rules are followed by developing your concept of the “ideal” government.

18/01/2010 – 22/01/2010

Debates Are you for or against gay marriages? Adoption?  http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-03-04-prop8argue_N.htm

 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2003/dec/08/20031208-092909-1855r/  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYPVISQR9fY  http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1082190/posts  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/2330335.stm

Alternate subject : Are you for or against Marriage ? Divorce ?  http://ezinearticles.com/?Reasons-People-Give-For-Being-AgainstMarriage&id=1635111  http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/discussion/marriage-is-it-outdated/1024160/

25/01/2010 – 29/01/2010

Presentation

Present an invention that exists already or your own.

English Debates

February 2010

01/02/2010 – 05/02/2010

Preview “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach him how

to fish he’ll live forever” What does this quote mean to you? Present times/moments where/when this applies to you or someone you know.

08/02/2010 – 12/02/2010

Presentation Present an operating system comparing it to others and pointing out its advantages. Make sure to include plenty of “goodies”/ fun facts.

English Debates

March 2010

08/03/2010 – 12/03/2010

Debates Should Marijuana be legalized?

15/03/2010 – 19/03/2010

Discussion Where do you see the world in 50 years? Improvements, hopes, fears….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SrV13F3x7Y

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1KEFgD6Dtg  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJjUVIIYptE  http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1890927,00.html  http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/may/26/future-planet-earth

22/03/2010 – 26/03/2010

Presentation Present a successful company and point out the keys to their success. You may also present a company that went bankrupt while explaining the causes of its downfall.

29/03/2010 – 02/04/2010

Workshop Making work-related phone calls. Students will acquire the proper tools to gain confidence while making important theme-based telephone calls thus allowing them to be able to assist or get assistance over the telephone in a professional manner/setting. 

http://www.ehow.com/how_2088810_make-business-phonecall.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

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http://www.ehow.com/how_5123217_great-customer-service-over-phone.html

English Debates

April 2010

05/04/2010 – 09/04/2010

Discussion How far has computer technology helped us in our lives? Has it also had a negative effect?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Wnn_V7H7E&

12/04/2009 - 16/04/2009

Debates Does the end justify the means? “without condemning or condoning, I understand”  Film “The watchmen” 

http://www.helium.com/items/345390-the-case-against-animal-testing

English Debates

May 2010

03/05/2010 – 07/05/2010

Workshop Job interview. Students and professors will discuss successful methods and key elements to succeed During a job interview as well as the do’s and don’ts. 

http://www.ehow.com/how_4548751_preparing-jobinterview.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

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http://www.ehow.com/how_2127820_stay-calm-before-job-interview.html

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http://job-interview-skills.suite101.com/article.cfm/job_interview_preparation

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Job interview tips, techniques and skills.

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How to ace a job interview. 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjn_rOTgRTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYJjaFn59V8&feature=related

Classic job interview questions. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2bpcpNQWY&feature=related

10/05/2010– 14/05/2010

Debates Creationism vs. Evolution taught in schools 

http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2001/04/26/Editorial opinion/Creationism.Should.Be.Taught.Alongside.Evolution-72533.shtml

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjKMhtyI3L8

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_2r2n4b5c

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuwRVc8vgqg

17/05/2010 - 21/05/2010

Discussion What do you think today’s youth represents? Compare with your generation, past generations and what you think your offspring will contribute to the planet as a whole.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_gap  http://wistechnology.com/articles/1222/  http://www.songlyrics.com/amy-macdonald/youth-of-today-lyrics/  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU02tyBAp4A

English Debates

June 2010

07/06/2010 – 11/06/2010

Workshop Toeic preparation workshop  Contents to be added

14/06/2010 – 18/06/2010

Discussion What did you like/dislike in this year’s English Debates?

What do you suggest could/would make them more productive and fun?

English Debates

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