This course will allow students the opportunity to research,                    

develop, discuss and write about topics concerning personal interests,          

popular culture, controversies, and current events.  Students then will         

have opportunities to work in small groups editing, discussing and ultimately   

presenting their projects.  All four skill groups -- listening, reading,        

writing and speaking will be practiced in this class.                           

                                                                                

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The presentation topics below are tentative and are subject to change.          

Education                                                                       

Travel and Culture                                                              

Health and Environment                                                          

Society                                                                         

Relationships                                                                   

Media and Technology                                                            

Music and Movies                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

Students will be assessed and graded based on class participation,              

attendance, presentations, completion of homework and examinations.             

                                                                                

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None.