Academic Interactions

IECPFall 2015Nikki Mattson

Arrange the Desks into a “U”

Agenda

• Preparing for panel discussion• Panel discussion• Debriefing• Using Inclusive language

Goals

• To practice using English in an academic setting

• To be exposed to a component of American culture

Discussion Guidelines• Ground rules for conversation:• Acknowledge one another as equals • Try to stay curious about the speakers• Take time to think and reflect• Expect it to be ambiguous/confusing/messy at

times • Remain respectful and polite

Regarding the spirit of our speaking and listening:

• We will speak for ourselves and from our own experience.

• We will not criticize the views of other participants or attempt to persuade them.

• We will listen with resilience, “hanging in” when what is said is hard to hear.

Regarding the form of our speaking and listening:

• We will participate within the time frames suggested by the facilitator.

• We will not interrupt except to indicate that we cannot hear a speaker.

• We will “pass” or remain silent if we do not wish to speak.

Panel Discussion

Debriefing

• 1) Individual Survey• 2) Group Discussion Questions

Group Discussion Questions

• 1)What was the most interesting part of the discussion?

• 2) What did you learn from the discussion?

• 3) What questions to you have after having participated in the discussion?

Examples – pg. 18

What is inclusive language?

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Inclusive language in legal writing

1) What is the key part of legal writing courses mentioned? 2) What does it entail?

Gender-Neutral Language

• Video

• What do you think about the importance of gender-neutral language?

• Do you think the use of gender-neutral language can shape/influence society?

Practice

• Complete A,B, and C on pgs. 18-19

HW

• English Central Goal 1 DUE September 13th