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    TRABAJO ESCRITO - WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT AB INITIO Presentation MR - Rojas

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    The document provides guidelines for students completing an assessment assignment in a language ab initio course. It outlines the requirements, including writing 200-300 words in the target language on an approved topic related to the target culture. Students must incorporate 2-4 sources in the target language and cite them formally. The assignment should compare and contrast aspects of the target culture with the student's own culture. Formal writing conventions like third person register are required.

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    TRABAJO ESCRITO - WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT AB INITIO Presentation MR - Rojas

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    The document provides guidelines for students completing an assessment assignment in a language ab initio course. It outlines the requirements, including writing 200-300 words in the target language on an approved topic related to the target culture. Students must incorporate 2-4 sources in the target language and cite them formally. The assignment should compare and contrast aspects of the target culture with the student's own culture. Formal writing conventions like third person register are required.

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    ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

    ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
    - ALL THE WORDS WILL BE COUNTED!
    Authenticity
    AIMS:
    SOURCES
    2-4 SOURCES IN
    SPANISH

    And dont forget to cite your sources in the bibliography!!


    FORMAL GUIDELINES
    Introduce the topic and help the reader understand what is your
    written assignment about
    3rd person
    Register: Formal
    REMEMBER:
    This is not a simple summary of two articles!!
    You have to COMPARE!
    Must be OBJECTIVE and PERSONAL (Avoid saying I DONT LIKE IT)
    THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE!!

    IN ORDER TO CONCLUDE, THE FOOD..


    IN CONCLUSION, THE FOOD
    FORMAL and in THIRD PERSON!
    Candidates who fail to write the minimum number of words or who exceed the maximum
    will be deducted 2 marks from criterion E: language. If the word limit is exceeded, the
    assessment will be based on the first 300 words.

    200-300 WORDS!
    NO LESS & NO MORE
    Topics

    The following is a list of some of the language ab initio topics, with suggestions for a
    possible written assignment title. This list is not exhaustive. Other titles are possible
    within a given topic, and topics not listed below are also suitable for the written
    assignment. It is up to the teacher to judge the suitability of a title within a topic.

    Personal details, appearance and character


    Japanese ab initio: Why do Japanese students wear a school uniform whereas Italian
    students do not?
    Daily routines
    Italian ab initio: Why is la passeggiata an important part of daily life in Italy?
    Physical health
    Mandarin ab initio: Why are early morning exercises considered essential in China?
    Relationships
    French ab initio: The role of womena French family and an American family
    Food and drink
    German ab initio: Food and drink festivals in Germany and New Zealand
    Shopping
    Malay ab initio: Shopping at the market in Malaysia and Canada
    Employment
    Indonesian ab initio: Young people and part-time employment in Indonesia and
    Scotland
    Entertainment
    Russian ab initio: Young peoples attitudes towards alcohol and smoking in Russia and
    Egypt
    Holidays
    Spanish ab initio: How is Easter celebrated in Barcelona compared to my community in
    Melbourne?
    Education
    Swahili ab initio: The ideal school daythe secondary school education systems of
    Kenya and Switzerland
    Transport
    Arabic ab initio: Finding sustainable methods of transport in Jordan and Greece
    Town and services
    English ab initio: The greenest way of getting around a capital cityLondon versus
    Paris
    DONT FORGET!
    During your INDIVIDUAL ORAL EXAM

    At least 2 questions about your written assignment will be


    asked. Some examples of questions are:

    DE QUE TRATA TU TRABAJO ESCRITO?


    POR Qu ELEGISTE (HAS ELEGIDO) ESTE TEMA PARA TU
    TRABAJO ESCRITO?
    QUE APRENDISTE CON EL TRABAJO ESCRITO?
    INFORMATION
    FOR TEACHERS
    Written assignment Ab Initio 2013
    Preparation and completion
    Teachers should follow these steps to prepare students for the production of the written
    assignment.
    Present the nature of the written assignment to students.
    Distribute:
    list of themes and topics
    assessment criteria
    model coversheet.

    Discuss the above in the target language or language of instruction. Ask students to choose
    a topic related to the target culture.
    Discuss students choices and provide guidance.

    Is the topic related to the target culture?


    Is the title appropriate to the task?
    Is it clearly worded?
    Is it clearly focused?
    At this stage, the teacher may encourage students to work in small groupsstudents share
    information and ideas on each others topic.
    Written assignment Ab Initio 2013
    Ask students to identify at least 24 possible sources in the target languages for their written
    assignment. Remember that sources in another language may also be used.
    Explain the formal requirements.

    Verify that students have selected appropriate sources.


    Remind students that the written assignment must be their own work.
    Remind students that no draft of the written assignment is permitted.
    Provide adequate notice of the date on which the written assignment will take place.
    Remind students to bring non-annotated source material, reference material
    (including a dictionary) and a pen. The written assignment must be handwritten(for
    Japanese and Mandarin only, a pencil may be used).

    On the day of the production of the written assignment, supervise the formal writing
    session.
    Ensure that:
    students sources are not annotated
    students complete and sign the coversheet
    students are supervised at all times during the production of the written assignment
    all written assignments are collected and attached to the coversheet
    all coversheets are signed by both teacher and students.

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