Final Project: Slang
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The document discusses the term "slang" and its use in language. It defines slang as informal language that differs from standard English and notes that slang terms often become incorporated into standard English over time. The document also outlines classroom activities for students to identify, define and discuss their own examples of slang terms and whether certain slang should be included in dictionaries or restricted in educational settings.
Final Project: Slang
- 1. Slang World Englishes WTUC Dec 2006
- 2. Learning aims Understand the term 'slang' Increase knowledge of slang Compose own rhyming words and phrases
- 3. What is ‘slang’? Slang is informal language (as opposed to standard English) Slang, like other types of language, changes over time Some words, which were originally slang, are now part of standard English
- 12. Class Activity Students compile a list of their own slang with definitions.
- 13. Are the examples of slang words that you think should be included in the dictionary?
- 14. When would they be more likely to use a slang word in place of standard English?
- 15. Are their examples words that would be used locally or across the globe?
- 18. children could pick up bad habits and start using phrases like 'ain't' and 'you was'. But what do you think? Is there too much slang on kids' TV? Do you think the way you write and speak is influenced by what you see?
- 19. http://www.pbs.org/speak/words/trackthatword/# Fall 2002: Extended period of time studying or working on an assignment usually just before a test or due date: “I had to pull an all-nighter to get my paper done on time.”
- 21. What, like, makes language change?
- 26. Click photo to play video http://www.pbs.org/speak/words/sezwho/hiphop/#
- 27. Final Project Choose 3 scenes from an American TV episode (or Movie) and analyze the use of slang or hip hop language in the dialogues. Discuss: In what ways do you think the usage of slang and hip hop language affect Taiwanese EFL students? Discuss: Should non-standard English be banned in the classroom? Why or why not?
- 28. Final Project Class is divided into 4 groups. The first two groups will present on 1/3. The last two groups (Groups 3 and 4) will present on 1/10. You should submit a CD that contains the following on the day of your presentation: Paper: Written analysis of your presentation Powerpoint material
- 29. Final Project The oral presentation should be in the following order: Introduction- provide outline of your presentation and Synopsis/Brief description of your chosen TV episode/Movie 1st scene 2nd scene 3rd scene Conclusion: summarize main points that were presented
- 30. Final Project Attendance will be checked on 1/3 and 1/10. 10 points will be deducted for each absence. Your oral presentation and the quality of your written analysis should make up for your final grade.