1. ACADEMIC INTERACTIONS
130
Spring 2015, IECP, Nikki Mattson

2. Agenda
 Announcements
 Conversation starters
 Grammar – indefinite pronouns
 Listening and vocabulary
 Grammar – inclusive language

3. Announcements
 Angel update – I have started using Angel for
grades (only)
 ITC Workshop = "Spelling 101: Vowels (part
1)"
Julie George, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:00-4:00
p.m., Pond 326

4. Conversation Starter 130A
The prosecutor has the legal capacity to
investigate and act in prosecuting criminal cases
of all kinds (felonies - misdemeanors - offenses)
as an agent for the Attorney General. Do you
think that the prosecutor should have the
authority to judge the accused if he is found
guilty?
(Law, Saeed Alloghani)

5. Conversation Starter 130A
Music played in a major key can make people
feel more passionate and happy, whereas music
played in a minor key can make people feel
more serious or sentimental. Some symphonies
conclude with major keys while other
symphonies do the reverse. What type of music
do you like? Do you know the difference
between major an minor keys?
(Music, Xun Xu)

6. Conversation Starter 130A
 Finance managers have to be assertive and
have confidence when they make decisions. In
addition, self-management is important. This
means having the ability to work effectively
without a supervisor who directs or guides the
employee. In your opinion, what are some
important characteristics for finance
managers? Do you agree that they have to be
assertive?
(Finance, Dina)

7. Conversation Starter 130B
Most law students who are interested of
becoming lawyers obtain legal knowledge in
general. Because of this, I believe that to be a
successful lawyer it is better to be a specialist in
two or three fields of law. Do you agree or
disagree that lawyers who are specialists in
certain fields will be more successful than
lawyers who plead in all cases? Why/why not?
 (Riyadh Alamri, Law)

8. Conversation Starter 130B
There are a large number of professional
dancers in this world. Most of them started to
dance by the age of three. To be a professional
dancer one needs to start practicing dance at
the early age. In your opinion, do you think it’s
good for a child to learn dance at early age?
(Dance,ChiaHsi Lin)

9. Conversation Starter 130B
 I think practice is the most important factor for
math students who wish to do well on exams.
Do you agree? What are other characteristics
that successful mathematicians need to have?
(math, Abdullah Alshayie)

10. Grammar – Indefinite Pronouns
What are these?
A pronoun that refers to a non-specific being,
object or place.

11. Pg. 9

12. Practice
 Complete pg. 10, A and B

13. Listening and Vocabulary
 Listening- words in context, pg. 14
 Complete pg. 15, B+C

14. Focus on Critical Thinking:
Evaluating Reasons
 Pg. 15 – “When you read or hear reasons for
something, it’s important to ask yourself
whether the reasons make sense and are
believable based on what you know.”
 Is evaluating an author’s ideas a key focus in
your native country as well?

15. Stating and Evaluating Reasons
 Resource on pg. 219
 Complete D+E on page 15

16. Using Inclusive Language – pg.
19
 What does inclusive mean?
 What is “inclusive language?

17. What is inclusive language?
…

18. Inclusive language in legal
writing
What is the key part of legal writing courses mentioned?
What does it entail?
Why do you think it is important?

19. Examples – pg. 18

20. Practice
 Complete A,B, and C on pgs. 18-19

21. Grammar – rules and expectations
in the past
Complete A, B, and C on pg. 19.

22. HW
 Unit 1 Test = Thursday
 20 vocabulary words
 Listening for main ideas and details (new
listening)
 Reducing notes to key words (like pg. 7)
 Inclusive language (pg. 18)
 Grammar – indefinite pronouns and rules
and expectations (present and past tense)