Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Email: youcef.bennaa@univ-msila.dz
Course Description: This course provides second-year EFL students in Algeria with an
overview of essential aspects of American civilization, including geography, political structures,
immigration history, and minority experiences. Students will enhance their English language
skills while exploring these critical topics.
Immigration experiences
Assessment:
Resources:
1. No Reading from Papers: Students should not read their entire presentation from a
script or notes; instead, they should prepare concise speaking points or cue cards to guide
them through their presentation.
2. Maintain Eye Contact: Students should maintain eye contact with the audience. This
helps establish a connection and engagement with the listeners.
3. Use Correct English: Student must use correct grammar and pronunciation. Practice
pronunciation and fluency in advance.
4. Utilize Visual Aids (e.g., Datashow): Visual aids, such as slides on a datashow, can
enhance understanding. Students should use them to illustrate key points and engage the
audience visually.
5. Effective Use of Slides: If using slides, students should avoid overcrowded slides with
too much text. Use visuals, bullet points, and brief text for clarity.
7. Time Management: Students should respect the allocated time for their presentation.
Students should practice and time themselves to ensure they fit within the given time
frame. 15 to 20 minutes
8. Engage the Audience: students should engage the audience through questions, polls, or
interactive elements when appropriate.
9. Rehearse: students should rehearse their presentations multiple times before the actual
presentation day. Rehearsing helps improve confidence and reduce nervousness.
Grading: The oral presentations will account for 25% of their overall grade:
1. Content (40%):
Clarity of message
2. Delivery (30%):
3. Organization (20%):
Time management
4. Engagement (10%):
List of topics
Here is a list of topics for oral presentations with a focus on major historical events. Each topic
will be assigned to a group of 4 to 5 students for their oral presentations:
4. Amendments 13, 14, and 15: The Civil War and Reconstruction Amendments
10. Amendment 26: Youth Voting Rights and the Vietnam Era
The role of young people in activism during the Vietnam War era