Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Suggested Seminar Topics

Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
- Genetically Modified Foods
- Vegetarianism vs. Meat
- Urbal Sprawl
- Athabasca Tar Sands (specific)
- Fossil Fuels
- Nuclear Energy
- Fishing Industry (overfishing and fish farms)
- Terrorism
- Immigration
- Mining (Gold, Silver, Copper, Rare Earth Elements - you pick one)
- Forestry (Clear cutting)
- Biodiversity
- Influence and Control of Media
- Corporations
- Water
- Air pollution
- Species Extinction

Seminars should be 15-20 mins in length and should inform and engage students in a topic that is global in scope.  Use of visuals, audio, props, activities, etc. are recommended.
Students should have some sort of of material to take with them for reference (i.e. a handout, or notes to take).

Dates will begin on October 25th and run until November 1st (approx.).
Start preparing.

You will do these twice per year and they will compose a bulk of your communication mark (but not the entirety of it). The next round will take place during the first week of December.  You may do this with a partner (preferred) or on your own.  We have an odd number in our class so I will permit only one group of three.  This group will have a time limit of 25-30 mins. for their presentation.

Let me know if you have comments or feedback to give me before these terms are fully agreed upon.
Please comment below or during class.

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