GPII Group 14 Module B2+ Module 1 Class Notes and Homework

Lesson Wednesday 13th October 2010 5pm - 8pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion

• Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:

Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?

(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148
See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

1. Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
2. Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
3. Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

GPIII Group 4 B2+ Module 1 Class Notes & Homework

Lesson Tuesday 12th October 2010 11:30am - 2:00pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion
• Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:

Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?

(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148

See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn

(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

• Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
• Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
• Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

SP I Group 7 C1.1 Class Notes and Homework

Lesson Monday 11th October 2010 2pm - 4.30pm

Classwork

• Needs Analysis
• Vocabulary Strategies

Homework

• Start self study blog/folder/notebook
• Vocabulary Training- Finish noting collocations from the article. Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule

Link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2010/sep/21/mdgs-rose-shuman-channeled-approach

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 4th – 8th October 2010

TUESDAY
GP III GROUP 4 MODULE B2+ 1
11:30AM – 2:00 PM

Getting from B2+ to C1 – Speaking Skills

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework:
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure


WEDNESDAY
GP II GROUP 14 MODULE B2+1
5PM – 8PM

Getting from B2+ to C1 – Speaking Skills

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure


THURSDAY
GPI GROUP 17 MODULE B2+1
11:30 AM – 2PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
1. Start self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Vocabulary Training
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule
Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

n.b. You may have noticed that the dates on the course outline I gave you are wrong. I will distribute a corrected version next week.

FRIDAY
GP III GROUP 10 MODULE B2.2
11:30 AM – 2PM

Crime & Punishment Vocabulary & Pronunciation (English File Unit 3A pp. 36 -37, 149)
Introduction to passive forms, p. 38

Homework:
1. Add new vocabulary to self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Write your answers to the discussion questions on p. 37 3(d) in your self study blog/folder/notebook
3. Finish the exercises on the passive – p,38 B,C,D,E, Grammar Bank pp. 135 -137 3A



SP III GROUP 8 MODULE C1.1
2:30 – 5:30 PM

C1 & C2 – Speaking Skills

For a copy of the Council of Europe Descriptors go to:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ukraine-teaching-centre-self-assessment-grid.pdf

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 28th September – 1st October 2010

TUESDAY
GP III GROUP 4 MODULE B2+ 1
11:30AM – 2:00 PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
1. Start self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Vocabulary Training
Scan the article and note down any legal vocabulary (pay particular attention to verb structures and collocation).
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.

Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

WEDNESDAY
GP II GROUP 14 MODULE B2+1
5PM – 8PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule

Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

FRIDAY
GP III GROUP 10 MODULE B2.2
11:30 AM – 2PM

Needs Analysis
Listening for Past and Present Tenses – the features of fast connected speech
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training – Legal English Worksheet. © Onestopenglish.com



SP III GROUP 8 MODULE C1.1
2:30 – 5:30 PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies
Debate – Democracy
For more reading on the issues raised in the debate see:
Baggini, J. (2009). Should You Judge This Book By Its Cover? London: Granta pp. 143 – 144
http://julianbaggini.blogspot.com/

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule
Link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2010/sep/21/mdgs-rose-shuman-channeled-approach

Autumn Term 2010

Welcome Back!

Here you will be able to find information, class notes and links for Students studying English at both the Faculty of Law and The Faculty of Political Science at the LUISS university Rome.

Check this site at the end of each week to make sure you are up to date. Also make use of the side bar which will lead you to recent articles on your subject area.

See you soon
Sean

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 17th - 21st May 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 17th - 21st May 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Presentations

Homework:
Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Tuesday 25th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation)


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Negotiations
Language/techniques
Company Law Dispute Resolution Negotiation

Homework:
Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Thursday 27th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/negotiation)

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Progress Test

Homework:

Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Wednesday 26th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/Progress Test)

B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Progress Test

Homework:

Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Thursday 27th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/Progress Test)

Preparing For Your Tutorial:

Reflection is an important part of the learning process – every student needs to take time to think about their progress. What have you achieved this term? What do you need to work on in the future? What are your short term and long tern goals for your English language development and your Legal Studies? Come along to your tutorial prepared to talk about these topics and bring with you all your self study material – homework and independent study that you have been doing throughout the last 12 weeks.

Your tutorial is also an opportunity for you to voice your opinion about the course. Did it meet your expectations? Why?/Why not? How could the course be improved? Take time out to respond to the British Council questionnaire sent to your LUISS email address and talk about these issues with your teacher during your tutorial.