Syllabus – L1/L2 Debate

AnnaBelle OWENS
annabelle.owens@uca.fr

Hello and welcome to anglais de conversation!

Class Objectives:

Class Rules:

Absences:

Students have the right to 2 absences. If they are absent 3 times, they are défaillant.e. Students cannot justify their absences; these 2 absences include medical and family emergencies. Students who are absent on the dates of the individual exposé and group presentation must give any justifications to scolarité; if scolarité accepts these justifications, they will contact AnnaBelle, who will reschedule these projects only for the student who was absent.

Class Projects and Grades

Individual Exposé – 21/02

• Students will choose a picture that is interesting or meaningful to them. They will bring this picture to class and give a short presentation about it.
• Students will answer the questions:
  • What does the picture show?
  • Why did I choose this picture?
  • Why is this picture interesting or meaningful to me?
• Each exposé should last 1-3 minutes. Students cannot use notes during these exposés.

Individual Exposé Rubric: 5 points possible

• Student is clear, confident, and comprehensible.
• Student does not use notes.
• Student uses their own words (NO PLAGIARISM).
• Student understands what they are saying.
• Student is prepared to present on 21 February.
• The exposé lasts 1-3 minutes.

Group Debate – 27/03

• The entire class will participate in a debate in class on 27 March.
• Timeline:
  • 07/02 – choose debate topic; choose sides
  • 08/02-19/03: do research outside of class
  • 20/03: prepare arguments in class
  • 27/03: debate in class
• Students will do research and brainstorm ideas outside of class. On 20 March, students will write arguments and prepare with the rest of the class.

Group Debate Rubric: 10 points possible

• Students are clear, confident, and comprehensible.
• Students are well-prepared.
• Students support their arguments with logic and facts.
• Each student speaks; however, students do not dominate the debate, and they allow others to speak.
• Students are respectful, calm, and professional during the debate.
• Students use their own words (NO PLAGIARISM).
• Students do not read directly from their notes.

Participation: 5 points possible

• Students follow all class rules
• Students actively participate in class activities
• Students are respectful and have a positive attitude