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BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

BBI 3213 (Speech Communication). MINI-PROJECT: EFFECTIVE ESL SPEECH IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT Paper Assignment (20% of course marks). Project Task.

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BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

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  1. BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) MINI-PROJECT: EFFECTIVE ESL SPEECH IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT Paper Assignment (20% of course marks) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication)

  2. Project Task B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) In order to learn to speak effectively in English as a second/foreign language, the speaker must be able to speak freely and as much as possible whenever s/he can. However, besides a lack of language proficiency in some cases, many local ESL speakers need to come to terms with various barriers and/or problems in a multicultural context. Discuss this statement with reference to specific macro/micro functions of speech in the community and issues such as ethnocentrism, sexism, racism, and polarisation.

  3. Task (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) Write a library research paper that answers the above question. Give suitable examples where appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to use the following content format, suggestions, and writing requirements. (See also no. pages per major section)

  4. Content Format B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) Cover (optional); Title page (title, writers’ names and matric. nos, programme/semester, course, name of lecturer, and date of submission); Table of contents (Main Text Format follows)

  5. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) 1.0 INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) 1.1 Background to the project: Macro and micro functions of speech in the community (See BBI3213 module) 1.2 Issues/problems: Questions to be listed may include (a)What are the English language speaking needs of Malaysians? (b) How are issues relating to ethnocentrism, sexism,, racism and polarisation barriers to effective use of English in a multicultural community?

  6. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) (c) How can we solve/reduce these problems?) 1.3 Purpose and scope of paper: To research and write a library paper to address above issues/problems; scope must cover aspects mentioned in the research questions

  7. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) 2.0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS (Include subheadings as necessary e.g. 2.2.1 ESL in Education and Training; 2.2.2 Business English, etc.) (4-6 pages) 2.1 Importance of English 2.2 Speaking Needs in a Variety of Areas (education, business, science and technology, social. International relations, etc)

  8. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) 2.3 Problems and Barriers 2.3.1 Lack of proficiency in ESL 2.3.2 Ethnocentrism 2.3.3 Racism 2.3.4 Sexism 2.3.5 Polarisation (including ethnic polarisation)

  9. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) 3.0 SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY (4-6 pages) E.g.: 3.1 Improving Proficiency in English 3.2 Reducing Ethnocentrism 3.3 Fighting Racism 3.4 Controlling Sexism 3.5 Addressing Polarisation among Malaysians

  10. Content & Format (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) • 4.0 CONCLUSION (2 pages) • 4.1 Summary of the paper • 4.2 Major conclusions • 4.2 Implications and suggestions for further research • REFERENCES (list at least 10, including web-based resources) • APPENDICES (if any, but must be referred to in paper)

  11. Some Writing Requirements B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) The paper may be attempted in groups of up to four students or individually (though this might be a less desirable alternative). Maximum length of paper: 15 A4 pages + front matter + back matter Text must be typed or word-processed: 1.5 spacing for the main text; single spacing for References, Appendices, Endnotes etc.; Font-size for regular/body text and bold sub-headings: 11 or 12 points Times New Roman or Arial; major section headings: 14 points (bold)

  12. Some Writing Requirements (cont’d…) B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) Important: Acknowledge your sources of information. Check with a textbook chapter or a journal article to see how references are documented. You can use any reference or bibliography system but be consistent throughout. Any sign of plagiarism will be severely dealt with in the grading of your work.

  13. Deadline B. A. (English Language) /BBI 3213 (Speech Communication) To reach UPME&T two (2) weeks before the BBI 3213 FINAL EXAMINATION Second Semester 2012/2013

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