Test 3: on Listening - The Mystery of Dreams & Dreaming
Test 2: covered reading and comprehension check, parts of speech, and articles
Test 1: covered punctuation and parts of speech & reading skills
Assignments assigned so far
Assignment # 6: Click here for the instructions - Due June 30, 2011.
Assignment # 5: Write a >1000 words long essay in which you argue for and against various views about the origin of human beings on earth. Due April 30, 2011.
Assignment # 4: Make a 1 (or little more) minute long video of yourself presenting on any topic in English and send it to me via email or bluetooth on or before March 24, 2011. Or conduct a mini search on a topic of your choice and prepare an oral presentation to be done in class before March 24, 2011.
Assignment # 3: Write an academic essay (typed) of any length on any topic. Due and to be handed in on or before March 25, 2011.
Assignment # 2: Join Walter Sisulu University: Academic Literacy on facebook and upload a short video in which you tell us (in English) about you. Or, under the discussions link, write your biography from a third person perspective (ie as if someone is writing about you). Your biography should not be less than 100 words and should NOT mention the names of your parents/guardians and your siblings. Due on March 15, 2011. NB Bios posted after the due date will not be graded.
Assignment # 1: Go to any university library and get a book. You should bring the book to class on Tues, February 8, and be able to explain how (ie the steps you followed) you got the book in the library. Due February 8, 2011, but was turned in a week later due to certain circumstances.
Topics covered so far
- Note-Taking
- Parts of Speech & Meaning making- Basics
- Info Gathering: Using the library and Online Resources.
- Writing an Essay - Intro/Expository/Supporting/Concluding paragraphs
- Avoiding Plagiarism: Referencing
- Reading Skills
- Punctuation & Meaning Making
- Listening
- Oral (in class or on a video) Presentations
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