Welcome to IKE 1106

IKE 1106 BUFS GSIT Fall 2015

Instructor: Jeff Lebow Office: D571  Email: pufslebow@gmail.com 

Office Hours: Tuesdays 5~7pm,  Thursdays 5pm~6pm or by appointment  

Group Notes  IKE1106-01  IKE1106-02

Class Bands IKE 1106-01 IKE 1106-02

Class Quizlets    IKE 1106-01  IKE 1106-02 How to edit Quizlet Screencast

Featured Reporter Schedule

Classmates on Google+ Class A   Class B

IKE 1106 Grand Finale

IKE 1106 Grand Finale

December 8: No Class :(


December 15:  

Part #1   Written Quiz (Quizlet Vocabulary + Topic Knowledge) Part#2    Speaker’s Corner Recordings In groups of two or three, you will discuss two questions. ⇒ Question#1: You can choose a question related to any topic we’ve covered in class. . You can prepare some talking points for this discussion, but please do not memorize anything. ⇒ Question#2 You will then be asked to spontaneously answer another question that Jeff will ask (related to a different topic we’ve covered). Each discussion should last 4~6 minutes. Sign-up Document Here

Speaker's Corner   Hyde Park Video
        You Are Here Cafe

• How has Korea changed (in the last five or ten years)?
• What are the biggest Misconceptions about Korea?
• Who are your heroes?
• What do you think of plastic surgery? Do you think it’s too common?
• What are the benefits and challenges of cross-cultural dating? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQtcgt_uLOQ
• What do you think of Korean Education?
• What’s your dream job?

Week#14 Discussion Topics

Class A

Shutdown Law     From: http://haeminchoi.blogspot.kr/2015/11/featured-report-shutdown-law.html
Hi! I just uploaded an article for next Tuesdays class. I hope you enjoy the class!

Study Article:   http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2014/09/02/south-korea-eases-rules-on-kids-late-night-gaming/Questions
1. What kinds of games did you play in the past? (or are you playing now) Please share interesting game stories of your own.
2. Do you think the link between playing games and the reality is closely related?
3. If you were a CEO of NEXON, what kinds of games would you make to have a competitive edge in the market?
4. Do you think shutdown rule (which forces kids under the age of 16 to stop playing online games) is reasonable? Discuss your ideas with your classmates.

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From: http://minhye7026.blogspot.kr/

I would like to post our 14 weeks article! I hope you make a decision about this issue.


Reference site: http://abortion.procon.org/

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Class B

A new landscape of lakes, scree slopes, hills and large boulders is revealed after a glacier retreats. Glaciers in Iceland—and throughout the Arctic—are vanishing due to a rapidly warming climate. 9Feo Pitcairn Fine Art)

Melting Glaciers on Climate Talk List in Paris

Discussion Questions.
1. What is the biggest reasons for melting glaciers?
2. How do we have to do to prevent the environmental pollution? and especially what?
3. What is COP-21?
4. There are many forms of climate change summit, and every year the global leaders gather to discuss climate change and make some resolution to protect the earth, but environmental pollution is getting serious. how do you think about that?
5. what is your individual act to reduce the pollution?

Location

Antarctica

Week#13 Discussion Topics

Class A

Study Article: 
'Cat lady' incident sparks public anger

Supplemental
9-year-old suspect in ‘Cat Mom’ killing

Here are some of the questions we have prepared (there might be differences in class).


1. Who should compensate for the dead woman in this catmom incident? (the kid, their parent, apartment?)

2. Should apartment rooftop entrance be opened? (Under the law, the entrance should be open at all times to help with evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies. However, some claim that the entrance to the rooftops should be locked at all the time, because many crimes happen there, including sexual assaults and fire pranks.)

3. What is your feeling towards catmoms? (Those who look after stray cats in apartments)

4. Should there be stricter rules for the juveniles that are under 12, since we do not have any amendment to the juvenile law since 1953?

5. What suggestions do you have when a person kills another person by accident?

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Class B

Stress Materials

Discussion Questions

1. Which of these is most stressful for you….
   public speaking, taking a test, going on a first date, long flights, giving presentations,
   work gatherings, dealing with native English speakers, ….?
2. Aside from GSIT, what causes you stress? (e.g.money, family, lovelife, health, future, etc.)
3. What were the most stressful periods of your life?
4. What were the least stressful, most care-free periods of your life?
5. These days, when do you feel the most relaxed or unstressed?
6. Who’s the most/least stressed person you know?
7. How do different members of your family deal with stress?
8. How does stress affect you physically & emotionally?  
9. What health consequences have you experienced because of stress?
10. How do you usually cope with stress?
11. How do you view counseling? Would you consider it as an option?
    Do you know people who have experienced it? What it helpful?
12. What is unique or different about stress in Korea? Causes?  Responses?
13. When you’ve traveled to different countries, have you noticed anything different about how the people there deal with stress?
14. How will your future decisions (career, partnership, kids, residence, etc.) affect your stress levels?

Week#12 Discussion Topics

Class A

To Save Paris, Defeat ISIS

We will talk about conflicts triggered by differences, some of which involve violence.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/14/opinion/to-have-paris-defeat-isis.html

1      Choose a set of categories (A-B) that you think is acceptable.

A.    The fields in which we encounter conflicts in our town and in the world

: Nationalism, Regionalism, Difference in religion, Gender difference, Sectarianism,

School relations, Between rich and poor, racial difference, cultural difference

B.     An acceptable degree of expression

Not reveal – express preference with objectivity (stance changeable) – assert strongly – reveal hostility against counterpart (accompanied with violence)
  

2        Present your opinion with supporting ideas. 

3        What do you think we could do to mitigate conflicts from any of above?

4     Which do you think factors are preventing people from making a more peaceful society for every member of it?     

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Class B

Euthanasia

I chose 'euthanasia' as a discussion topic this week. Please click on the link below to see the relevant article before class.

http://www.lifenews.com/2015/11/10/sisters-face-questions-after-sending-their-mother-to-a-euthanasia-clinic-to-kill-her/

The questions we will cover in class are as follows:

1. Do you support euthanasia or not?

2. Do you think Korea should legalize euthanasia?

3. Have you thought about carrying out euthanasia for your own case?

4. Most people who choose euthanasia often think that they wan't to die with dignity by not imposing a burden to their family. How do you think?

5. Would you take the same actions as the two sisters in the article if your mom requests the same thing?

6. Are there any other better way to save people who suffer from extreme diseases or illnesses from their excruciating pain?

Week#11 Discussion Topics

Class A
Voting ban on prisoners convicted of serious crimes is lawful, EU court rules

Discussion Questions

Before you discuss them….Take a stance (different from your partner, pro or con) and consider at least three supporting ideas.

1. Do you believe prisoners should be given the vote? Why?

2. Do you think stripping prisoners of their voting constitutes breaching their basic human rights?

3. What category of prisoner should be banned from voting? Misdemeanor? Felony? Or a blanket ban on all prisoners?

4. Should the person who takes away other’s human rights, such as a murderer, be deprived of his human rights?

* Do you think there should be any kind of requirements or licensing process in order to vote (for all citizens)?

5. (If you still have time) Switch your stance with your partner’s and debate the topic. Try to persuade your partner.

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Class B
This coming Tuesday, we'll have time to talk about meaningful lives.
I've believe in the idea that each person has a reason to be born.
So, let's share our ideas about the purposes, goals, or aims in our lives.

http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20150908001088&md=20150909003106_BL

Questions

1. What is the most important value in your life?

2. If you consider the value the most meaningful, why do you think so?

3. What do you think about volunteering acitivities?

4. Have you ever done any voluntery activities in your life?

5. If you've had any chances to do voluntery work for others, how did it affect you in your life?

6. If you haven 't done any voluntery service for other people, what kind of services do you want to do?

7. Which person do you want people to remember you as after your death?

Week#10 Discussion Topics

Class A

From:  http://mhouse35.blogspot.kr/2015/10/for-next-class-i-will-cover-story.html

For the next class, I will cover the story concerning the issue of history textbooks in Korea. There is an article which summarize what has been happening and will play out in the future.
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21676832-government-efforts-influence-history-teaching-schools-create-furore-manual-drive


Discussion Questions

1. Is it wrong or right for a government to publish a history textbook?
2. Do you think the new history textbook is going to be made by balanced views ?
3. Why do you think that conservative party tries to actively lead this movement?
4. What would be the best way for young students to learn Korean history without any
prejudice and biased ideas?
5. Do you think the Korean government should keep its effort to achieve what they want?

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Class B
This article tells us the great king JongJo of the Joseon Dynasty.
Just as the saying goes "history always repeats itself". In this background, I think that the history helps us to take our life forward.
That's why, I want to discuss recent issues on leadership with this article.

I posted my article on my blog. I also would like to explore Korean history with you.
King Jeongjo an idol of Korean modern mediahttp://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2989082

Questions 

1 Why is he famous in Korean society?
2 Why do Korean people like historical movie?
3 Which king do you like the most?
4 Do you like reform and innovation? if you like that, so why?
5 Do you think taht Korean society has corruption problems?

Week#9 Discussion Topics

Class A 

I will bring an article about 'Meok bang', the eating shows in Korea.
http://nypost.com/2015/08/19/thousands-watch-korean-teen-eat-dinner-every-night/

Discussion Questions :
1. Have you ever watched any ‘Meok bang’ shows? How was(is) it?
2. What do you think about this Meok bang syndrome?
3. Do you think this is related to our economic or social conditions of Korea? Why?
4. Are there any similar shows in other countries? What is it?
5. What kind of ‘eaters’ are you? Please pick one : heavy eater, small eater, picky eater, hearty eater, healthy eater, convenience eater… etc.

You can find out your eating style at below link by quiz. J
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/healthy_living/be_well/whats_your_eating_style

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Class B
From: http://ehfpalfpeh.blogspot.kr/2015/10/to-age-well-change-how-you-feel-about.html

Today's topic is about aging. Aging is a universal issue. We all are aging. Many of us believe in negative stereotypes about getting older and they can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. How could improve your mind-set and well-being? I've read an article about aging in accordance with opportunity and growth. How would you reffer to getting older?


The article I read was "To Age Well, Change How You Feel About Aging"
http://www.wsj.com/articles/to-age-well-change-how-you-feel-about-aging-1445220002?mod=trending_now_3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jzjlUeKx3s


Related Articles, Foundings and a Website
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/267043642_Subliminal_Strengthening_Improving_Older_Individuals%27_Physical_Function_Over_Time_With_an_Implicit-Age-Stereotype_Intervention

http://changingaging.org/

http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/01/31/geront.gns194.full



Questions

1. How do you feel about getting older as time goes by?

2. Do you thinkg aging implicates opportunity or growth rather than getting older phisically and emotionally for the worse?

3. Do you feel you are getting much stronger and mature than the past?

4. Do you think getting older has a bad connotation?

5. When you think of elderly people, do you have any stereotypes about them?

6. Aging is typically associated with decline. But many older adults report a better quality of life than younger adults. Do you agree on the notion?

7. Are you afraid of getting older?

IKE1106 Midterm

IKE1106 Midterm

Choose a topic, take a stand, and blog about it
            (at least 300 words, by Oct.19 ).
This can be a topic we covered in class or not.

“Take a stand” = choose an action or position related to that topic that others might not agree with. Examples:
      - Korea should accept at least 5,000 refugees from Syria.

     -  There should be no more diesel subsidies.
Try to choose a topic you are genuinely interested in. 

Our midterm Hangout conversation will start with a bit of small talk, proceed to your ‘Take a stand’ topic, and possibly include some discussion about your weekly blog reflections.  If there’s anything else you’d like to discuss at this time, feel free to bring that up as well.

Hangout conversations will be recorded.  These will be sent to you afterward for your analysis and reflection.

Week#7 Discussion Topics

Class A
From: http://meesolpark.blogspot.kr/2015/10/week-7th-class-materials-on-gun-control.html

In the upcoming class, I would like to talk about "gun control" in the U.S. as it is highly divisive and controversial issue. I think it is worth discussing for once. The debate has been reignited recently due to another mass shooting in Roseburg, Ore.

So I chose the article from New York Times which well explains on some basic facts on gun control. The link of the study article, discussion questions and related materials are as follows.

<Study article>
Gun Control Explained


<Discussion questions>

1. Is there anything that you do not get quite clear on this issue? If you have, you may discuss them with your classmates for a better understanding, as it is quite complicated issue.
2. Suppose that you are a U.S. citizen (or if you are,). Would you support for 'gun control' or 'gun possession'? why?
3. In your opinion, what measures should be taken to reduce gun-related incidents including mass shootings?
4. Have you ever been to or lived in a country where gun possession is legal? Or do you have any experience related to gun?

<Related Materials>

* Wikipedia on gun control
* List of articled on New York Times on gun and gun control in chronological order:
* Basic Gun Research is Seriously Underfunded
* Australian Comedian's Take on U.S. Gun Debate

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Class B 
From: http://hjing214.blogspot.kr/2015/10/week7-discussion-topic.html

This week, let's talk about "Beauty". Beauty is very comprehensive concept of everything in the world, not only for people's appearance but also beauty of landscape , art or studies.
However, I would like to share ideas about "plus size model". This is tremendously issuing in many aspects. It would be better to make mark words you don't know while you are reading and talk about it together.

Study Article: Plus size fashion week: confessions of a plus sized model

Reference Video: 

• Plus Size? More Like My Size
• A Darwinian Theory of Beauty

Supplemental Article:

• Social Media Users Sound Off in Support of Plus Size Models
• Tearful plus-size model urges women to stop hiding and embrace their curves in powerful campaign for MAC
• What Plus-Size Models Really Think About Their Bodies

Discussion questions:

• What is true confidence?
• In your opinion, the trend of plus-size is bring positive effects in society or make people to be generous to being oversize even though health problem?
• In your eyes, What is beauty? Can you define the beauty? ( Do not limit on appearance, beauty on various things.)
• Do you have any stereotype opinion on body shape or appearance?
• As you wake up in the morning, do you look at mirror? Do you talk to yourself looking at the mirror? what do you usually talk to you in the morning? If not, What do you usually do as you wake up?
• Do you think men and women judges themselves differently (physically or otherwise)? How
  so?
• How is the Korean ideal of beauty different from other ideals of beauty? How has it changed over time?
• What role does appearance play in achieving your goals?
• In what ways does society (especially Korean society) help boost and destroy individual self-esteem? (family members, classmates, bosses)

Week#6 Discussion Topics

Class A
Hello, everyone. This week I would love to talk about 'being an interpreter' in the class. When I happened to find related articles on Korea Herald, I thought the topic was totally relevent to us as being an interpreter is why we spend time and energy in the course. So, I am assuming you would enjoy the topic.(p.s I will print out the material for all people!)
Study Article : Top interpreter reveals life in translation 


Discussion Questions
1. Did your thoughts on being an interpreter ever change before and after the GSIT course? How it changed?

2. Even though we are not professionals just yet, but what do you think are the challenging parts in interpreting? At the same time, what would be 'the beauty of interpreting' to you?(ex: Feeling of achievement, opportunities to obatain a vareity of knowledge, etc.)

3. What do you think are required to be an interpreter of any government official including the President, ministers. Are they different from general interpreters? What do you think they should take a extra caution whey they do their job?

4. Would you want to work as an in-house interpreter or a freelance one? What are pros and cons of each position?

5. Are there any misunderstanding that you used to have about an interpreter?

Supplemental articles

1. Presidential interpreters: Insiders behind the curtain
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20151002000919
2. Interpretation: Blending art and science
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20151002000873

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Class B

Study Article
A scandal in the motor industry: Dirty secretsVolkswagen’s falsification of pollution tests opens the door to a very different car industry


Related Articles

• What was Volkswagen thinking?
• Schadenfreude is misplaced: Volkswagen's downfall is a blow to every company
• To punish Volkswagen for its emissions scandal, make it build electric cars

The History of Volkswagen, 'The People's Car'



Discussion Questions

• What did you think of VW before the scandal?
• What do you think of the VW scandal?
• What do you think of diesel cars? 
• Which one do you think is better, a petrol car or a diesel car, and why?
• How much more would you pay for an environmentally-friendly car? 
• Would you like to own a hybrid or electric car? 
• Which do you prefer, Korean cars or foreign cars? why?
• What do you think of foreign cars? German (BMZ, VW, mercedes-benz, etc), Japanese (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc), American (Ford, GMC, chevrolet, etc)....
• What's your dream car? What brand of cars in the world do you like the most? why?

Quizlet Study Set

Week#4 Discussion Topics

Class A


Beijing in lockdown for China's World War II military extravaganza
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/01/asia/china-military-parade-preview/index.html

Related Materials 
- Parade to 'lift curtain' on opaque military
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/30/opinions/china-military-parade-nurkin/
- Forgotten ally? China's unsung role in World War II
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/31/opinions/china-wwii-forgotten-ally-rana-mitter/index.html

Discussion Questions

1. The world's current political leaders largely declined invitatons to the porade, and only those few whose countries had close ties to China attened.
So, Here is a question. If you are President Barack Obama, what is the main reason you said no to the invitation?

2. A lot of restrictions to citizens during preparation, including no buses on the streets, the closed shops, no drama on TV excepting TV serious about the Second World War. If you are a citizen living in Beijing, would you feel proud of your country? or complaining?

3. President Park Geun-Hye attended to China for this Huge event.
It might not be easy decision for Korean government to attend because of the close relation with the U.S.
Which country do you think comes first, U.S or China? why?

4. With China's Massive Military parade, Japan's security bill passed last week,
and North Koreas's constant provocation, What do South Korea to do to protect out own country?

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Class B

Please read the 'study article' clicking the rink the below.
http://www.theguardian.com/env...r-the-next-25-years-study-says

and add another link from TED
http://blog.ted.com/7-talks-on...-ideas-for-life-without-water/

and watch the TED Video I recommend!

another movie clip:

Fahad Al-Attiya: A country with no water

5 Discussion Questions

1. Do you think Korea has limited water supplies? why?
2. Which nations you know have the most serious water shortages?
3. Which one is the big deal related to the water scarcity issue, money, climate, war, developing or technology ?
4. How did Qatar solve the water problem (after watching the movie clip below)?
5. which one do you think is more serious problem, Draought and Water Shortages or floods?

Featured Reporter Procedure

Beginning week#4, students will take turns being a 'featured reporter'

Featured Reporter Procedure

Before Class
- Choose a topic related to some current event or social issue.

- Find an appropriately challenging 'study article' and several supplemental articles and/or videos that provide background on that issue.

- Write at least five engaging discussion questions related to this topic.

- Post all of these materials on your blog and post a link in the course Band. (by Sunday)

- Prepare at least a 2 minute spoken presentation.

  Options include:

• reading from a single article
• providing an overview of the topic and/or reading excerpts from several articles
• narrating some kind of visual presentation

Feel free to add links to related materials and/or interesting discussion questions by commenting on this post.

In Class:
The featured reporter will make that presentation. We will then go over the 'study article' for points of language learning.  We will then break into discussion groups.

After Class: The featured reporter will add vocabulary words to the Group Quizlet.  Everyone will post a short reflection about this topic on their blogs by the Sunday after class.  Reflections can be written or audio recordings (Clyp.it is a useful tool for audio recording) The featured reporter can also reflect on the recording of their spoken presentation

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Audio/Video Sources of News Stories with transcripts

• PBS Newshour
• NPR Morning Edition from NPR
• AM Show. from Australia National Radio
• VOA News and Learning English
• Breaking News English

Other Sources of News Articles

• Aljazeera
• CS Monitor
• Google News
• Reuters
• The Gaurdian
• Vox

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Apps to install:

Blogger Android   Apple

Google Translate Android   Apple

Google Docs Android   Apple

Quizlet Android   Apple

Clyp.it   Android   Apple

Chrome Browser Google Dictionary

This can be useful for quickly checking the meaning and pronunciation of words online.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-dictionary-by-goog/mgijmajocgfcbeboacabfgobmjgjcoja?hl=en