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ESUS1 A-run 2015 Seminar Discussion Exam


Student task sheet
1.

General points
a.
In this exam, you will be required to take an active role in a 10-15
minute seminar discussion with 3 or 4 other students.
b.
The aim is to show your ability to interact with other members of the
group, agree and disagree with them, introduce and change topics,
structure your arguments cohesively and use appropriate academic
language.
c.
The tasks will be related to this terms topic Global Issues
d.
Please note that your discussion may be video-recorded so that the
External Examiner can check your performance.

2.

Preparation
a.
You will be given a list of discussion topics two weeks before the
seminar. For each discussion topic, a background reading text or video
will be provided.
b.
During the term, you should prepare for the exam by reading the texts
provided, doing additional research into all the topics, exploring
relevant issues and making sure you understand both the topics and
related vocabulary. You should form opinions about the questions asked
and have evidence to support your opinions.
c.
You should not prepare a speech; you should only prepare ideas,
supporting evidence and relevant vocabulary.
d.
The day before your exam, you will be told who will be in your
discussion group and which topic your group will discuss. This will give
you the chance to focus your ideas, but again you should not prepare
a speech or prepare roles with your group.
e.
You will not be allowed to take notes into the exam with you.

3.

During the exam


a.
You will have up to 5 minutes at the beginning of the exam to sit
quietly and make notes. Blank paper & pens will be provided in the
exam room.
b.
Your group will have 10-15 minutes for the discussion.
c.
The teacher will just listen and not join in. However, they may
intervene to guide the discussion or to ask you further questions about
the topic.
d.
Each group member will be assessed individually, so your marks are
not affected by other students abilities or performances.

4.

To get good marks, you should:


a.
use a range of discussion skills and expressions, e.g. interrupting,
asking and responding to questions, putting forward a persuasive
argument, agreeing / disagreeing, etc. You should prepare and practise
expressions, but not memorise whole sentences or chunks of speech.
b.
interact naturally with your group, relating your comments to those of
other speakers.

c.

put forward a persuasive argument, supporting your opinions with


examples or evidence.
d.
structure your arguments coherently.
e.
agree / disagree with your group members.

To get good marks, you should not:


a.
prepare a speech or memorise your discussion. This will lose you a lot
of marks!
b.
just take turns giving your opinion one by one without relating your
comments to those of other people. This will lose you a lot of marks!
c.
dominate the discussion. All group members should have the chance
to speak equally, so you will lose marks if you dont let others speak.
d.
be too quiet, as you will lose marks for not speaking enough.

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

Contribution &
Interaction

Your ability to put forward a persuasive argument, and


support your points with relevant examples.
Your ability to relate your comments skilfully to those of
other people in the group.

Accuracy /
Precision

Your ability to explain your points clearly and use a wide


range of grammar structures and language correctly.

Range

Your ability to use a wide range of vocabulary &


expressions correctly.

Fluency &
coherence

Your ability to speak easily and without hesitation.


Your ability to link your ideas together well & use good
linking words.

Pronunciation

Your ability to pronounce words and sentences clearly,


with good intonation and stress.

ESUS1 A-run Seminar discussion exam questions


Topic 1: Cultural Differences
Input Video: HSBC (undated) Series of HSBC about Culture. Available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALWwK7Vz4gY [Last Accessed 10.09.15]
Related discussion question:
Some argue that globalisation leads to a greater understanding of
individual cultures, while others argue that cultural identity is being
lost. Which argument do you believe to be stronger and why? Refer to
your research and consider your experience of visiting other countries
and your experience of visitors to your country.
Topic 2: Globalisation and the spread of disease
Input Text A: Santos, L. (2014) Why a 'no regrets policy' on disease
outbreaks is a must for Asia-Pacific, Devex News, Available at:
https://www.devex.com/news/why-a-no-regrets-policy-on-disease-outbreaks-isa-must-for-asia-pacific-86717 [Last Accessed 10.09.15]
Related discussion question:
The article states that we all need to work more closely as we
prepare, prevent and respond to these outbreaks. How can this aim
be achieved? How has globalisation affected the spread and/or
prevention of disease?
Topic 3: Food waste
Input Text C: Lyons,K., Phillips, T., Fallon, A., Connolly, K. (2015) Fighting food
waste: four stories from around the world The Guardian Newspaper. Available
at:
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/aug/12/fighting-food-waste-fourstories-from-around-the-world [Last Accessed 15.09.15]
Input Text Ci: Epstein, J. (2015). This solidarity fridge takes leftovers to a
new level. Available at: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/thissolidarity-fridge-takes-leftovers-to-a-whole/ [Last Accessed 10.09.15]

Related discussion question:


Approximately one third of food produced for human consumption is
lost or wasted. (UNEP 2013) What are the causes of food waste?
What are some ways in which global food waste could be reduced?
Consider solutions at local, national and international level.
Topic 4: World sporting events and legacy
Input Text D: Colitt, R. (2015). Rio Olympic No Help to Brazil Economy based
on World Cup Bloomberg Business. Available online at:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-01-16/rio-olympics-no-help-tobrazil-economy-based-on-world-cup-result
Related discussion question:
There is evidence that there was no economic benefit to Brazil
hosting a world sporting event. Is this true of all countries? Are there
other benefits to hosting a World Cup or the Olympics? Consider the
effects on a local, national, and international level. Do you think the
benefits outweigh the potential financial cost?

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