ANN-208/b
AFN-208/b, AFN-210/b
Advanced writing as well as skills development with the help of recent British and American films (Haladó esszéírás, valamint nyelvfejlesztés a közelmúlt brit és amerikai filmjeinek segítségével) in autumn 2007
Asbóth László, Mon 13:45–15:15, E 422, host: DEAL (R306)
description & set texts

Description: The aim of this very practical, workshop-like course is a/ to give students the opportunity to practise and develop their essay writing skills and, b/ at the same time, get an insight into different aspects of some recent British and American films. The film extracts are also used for listening/viewing comprehension, vocabulary building and oral skills development purposes.

All work is extensively discussed in class and the different essay writing techniques as well as the possible solutions will be analysed.

Furthermore, as required in every 200 course, students are requested to fulfil the 100-page home reading requirement and take the related oral vocabulary test at the end of the term. About 10% of class time will be spent practising the oral tasks of the 299 exam.

requirements & assessment

Requirements: weekly written essay tasks, weekly individual presentations to introduce the films, two in-class translation tests, two academic essays to be handed in.

Assessment: based on essays, homework, 100-page home reading assignment, regular attendance and active participation.