Week | Dates | Activities | Assignment /Due Dates |
CLO #1: Students will be able to present a monolog and participate in simple conversations about themselves, especially about their cultural background. | |||
1 | Aug 21-26 | 1. Introduction to LUH-1B2
2. Introduction to the Unit Theme: My Dream Job Abroad 3. Introduction to each other (Handout 01) 4. Introduction to Intercultural Communication a. Culture Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGKCkvNk_zI b. The Importance of Intercultural Communication and Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmoYmcZCoiw |
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2 | Aug 28-Sept 2 | Interesting Facts about Me – 1
1. YouTube Videos on “Interesting Facts about Me” 2. Infographic Biography Samples 3. Handout 02 & 03 4. Pronunciation practice: Adjectives
Watch: a) 15 Interesting Random Facts About Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1mxlX9HRn8 b) 10 facts about me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyFxwNRagMg Learn how to create an Infographics a) using Free Apps: · https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/infographic b) Using Power Point: · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQRxBfkyuXM c) Using MS Excel: http://www.thinkdatainsights.com/creating-info-graphics-with-excel-part-1/
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Homework: Infographics/poster (individual) on Interesting Facts About Me |
3 | Sept 4-9 | Interesting Facts about Me – 2
1. Handout 04 2. Create a 4-minute video in groups of 4-6 on “Interesting Facts about Us” (Can be revised at home, if needed) _________________________________ Bring to class: a) Your smartphone or lap top to create a simple video recording. Learn how to upload a video on YouTube before class.
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Deliverable 1: Infographic/poster due (5pts) |
4 | Sept 11-16 | My Favorite Place(s) and Its Unique Culture – 1
1. Overview – Indonesia 2. Handout 05 __________________________________ Read: a) Overview – Indonesia: https://www.international.gc.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-apercus_pays/overview-apercu_id.aspx?lang=eng
Watch: a) Indonesian Culture and Etiquette Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjLiPog36aY b) First impressions of Indonesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCSZIn1LdSI c) European Girls’ First Impression About Indonesia! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqgM4xt5wA d) Indonesian Culture – What Not To Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRHgQqgbLtI
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Deliverable 2:
A 4-minute video in groups of 4-6 on “Interesting Facts about Us” |
5 | Sept 18-23 | My Favorite Place(s) and Its Unique Culture -2
1. Zigzag Discussion 2. Handout 06
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Deliverable 3: Group videos on The Culture of Our Favorite Place: What Not to Do due (10 pts) |
CLO #2: Students will be able to explain the main ideas of the assigned readings on one’s dream country (interpretive reading), describe at least one country they want to visit (focusing on the country’s cultural characteristics) and compare and contrast the culture of their own and dream countries in the form of 2-3 paragraph essay (presentational writing) using vocabulary and sentence structures they learned in class. | |||
6 | Sept 25-30 | My Dream Destination – Places I Want to Visit
1. KWL Table A – Part 1 (Column 1 and 2) 2. Handout 07 & 08
Read: a) MY DREAM DESTINATION – SWITZERLAND: https://steemit.com/travel/@king3071/my-dream-destination-switzerland b) My Dream is to go to Paris, France: https://gogetfunding.com/my-dream-is-to-go-to-paris-france/ Watch: a) 10 Important Things to Know Before Visiting London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX9OkVTnQUc
b) Five Things to Know Before You Visit Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B19qpwfPRI
c) Taipei, Taiwan – Five Things You Should Know Before You Visit Taiwan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WITlf8x7FEQ
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7 | Oct 2-7 | My Dream Destination – What are The Differences Between Eastern and Western Culture?
1. Cultured Conversation: Yang Liu’s Pictogram https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/graphic_design/all/04623/facts.yang_liu_east_meets_west.htm 2. Handout 09 3. KWL Table A – Part 2 (Column 3) _____________________________________ Watch: a) The Different Culture Between Indonesia and Taiwan: The Importance of Intercultural Communication and Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmoYmcZCoiw b) Intercultural Communication – Nonverbal Communication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoW53zvWBqw |
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8 | Oct 9-14 | Mid-Term Test: Scheduled UTS Exam (120 minutes)
Develop a short essay of 2-3 paragraphs using KWL A _____________________________________ On the test day: Bring your completed KWL A |
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9 | Oct 16-18 (Mon-Wed) | Mid-Term Test Week – Classes do not meet | |
CLO ##3: students are able to present their dream job in enough detail (including the name of the position, tasks, and responsibilities) and describing their dream country where they intend to build their career, particularly explaining the reasons they select the country in terms of its cultural background in general and work culture in particular as well as identifying preparation needs to apply for the job and stay in the dream country (presentational speaking). | |||
10 | Oct 19-21
(Thurs-Sat)
AND Oct 23-28 |
My Dream Job: What do I Want to Be?
1. Discovering your dream job: https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Discovering-your-dream-job/75926/83030-4.html#tab 2. Handout 10 3. KWL Table B – Part 1 (Column 1 & 2) ________________________________ Watch (Choose at least two videos of your interest): a) Sosok Sukses Warga Indonesia di AS (2) – Nelson Tansu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgn4ikDBY5M
b) Sosok Sukses Warga Indonesia di AS (Irma: Multidisciplinary Designer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pW46lCJWTk
c) Chef Indonesia Mengajar di AS – VOA untuk NET TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nICxh9Kq8co
d) DR. Taufik, Dosen Teknik Elektronika di California Polytechnic State University (Dr. Taufik – FTE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CunjyVjNjzo
e) Muhammad Arief Budiman: Ilmuwan Senior di Orion Genomic, St.Louis, Missouri: https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/muhammad-arief-budiman-ilmuwan-senior-di-orion-genomic-st-louis-missouri/3137455.html
f) Sri Lestari Tulastono: Muslimah Indonesia di Electronic Power Research Institute (EPRI): https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/sri-lestari-tulastomo-muslimah-indonesia-di-electronic-power-research-institue-epri/3883314.html
g) Tansri Bratakusumo: Desainer Grafis di Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat di Chicago: https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/tansri-bratakusumo-desainer-grafis-di-council-on-tall-buildings-and-urban-habitat-di-chicago/3969873.html
h) Hueyni Hariputra: Pemilik Bisnis Asesoris Batik di Chicago, Illinois: https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/hueyni-hariputra-pemilik-bisnis-asesoris-batik-di-chicago-illinois/3952644.html
i) Alfred Ticoalu: Peneliti, Penulis, Pengarsip Musik Jazz di Chicago, Illinois – https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/alfred-ticoalu-peneliti-penulis-pengarsip-musik-jazz-di-chicago-illinois/3959339.html |
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11 | Oct 30-Nov 4 | Preparing to Apply for a Job Overseas
1. Handout 12 ________________________________ Read: a) Seven Simple Steps to Finding a Job Abroad (pdf) b) I Landed My Dream Job Abroad—and Here’s How You Can, Too: https://www.themuse.com/advice/i-landed-my-dream-job-abroadand-heres-how-you-can-too c) The Smart Career Move You Haven’t Considered: Working Abroad (https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2013/10/11/the-smart-career-move-you-havent-considered-working-abroad/print/) d) How I Made It in a ‘Man’s’ Field: 5 High-Powered Women Tell All: https://www.learnvest.com/2013/06/how-i-made-it-in-a-mans-field-5-high-powered-women-tell-all e) 15 Things You Need to Know About Working Abroad: https://www.themuse.com/advice/15-things-you-need-to-know-about-working-abroad?ref=carousel-slide-0
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12 – 13 | Nov 6-Nov 11
and Nov 13-18 |
What It is Like to Work Around the World
1. Zig-zag group discussion (Grouping based on the same selected country) 2. Handout on comparison between the work culture of Indonesian work culture and one selected country _______________________________ Read: a) From Mexico to Korea: What It’s Like to Work Around the World: https://www.themuse.com/advice/from-mexico-to-korea-what-its-like-to-work-around-the-world Watch: a) Expectations in the Canadian Workplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb7DCRNVnaw b) Japanese Work Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WITlf8x7FEQ c) Doing Business in Turkish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2ZkhrsJhhg d) Turkish Culture Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSFMdsxwzl8 e) Cultural Tips For Conducting Business in Indonesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WITlf8x7FEQ
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Homework (Week 12): Create a 4-minute YouTube video on the comparison of Indonesian work culture and one selected country’s work culture in the form of a roleplay. (Group of 4 -6) |
CLO #4: Students will be able to participate in a short interview (interpersonal communication) about their dream job abroad. | |||
14 | Nov 20-25 | Final Exam: a 5-minute interview
First group of students Interview Topic: My Dream Job Abroad (based on all work done in week 1 – 13) |
Deliverable 3:
Youtube video on comparison of two countries’ work culture due |
15 | Nov 27- Dec 2 | Final Exam: a 5-minute interview
Second group of students Interview Topic: My Dream Job Abroad (based on all work done in week 1 – 13) |
Last day of Bonus Points submission (10 pts max) – Any LaC program supporting what you learn in class (speaking, reading, writing, listening): 1 activity = 1 point |
16 | Dec 4-9 | Final Exam: a 5-minute interview
Third group of students Interview Topic: My Dream Job Abroad (based on all work done in week 1 – 13) |
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17 | Dec 11-20 | Final Exam Week – Can be used to set up remedial task/exam |