Practicum in Language

By:

Dr. Shadia Y. Banjar

http://SBANJAR.kau.edu.sa/

http://wwwdrshadiabanjar.blogspot.com

Practicum in Language

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�Practicum-noun (in a college or university)

the part of a course consisting of practical

work in a particular field.

�a course involving activities emphasizing

PRACTICUMPRACTICUMPRACTICUMPRACTICUM

�a course involving activities emphasizing

the practical application of theory, esp. one in

which a student gains on-the-job experience

in a field of study.

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Language Skills

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IN PUT

OUT PUT

Listening (in through your ears)

Reading (in through your eyes)

Speaking (out through your mouth)

Writing (out through your hand)

Language Skills

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Levels of intellectual skill — the thinking triangle

(Adapted from Bloom, 1956)

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Critical

thinking•Language 1

•Language 2

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Make Yourself Employable by being well-equipped

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English Language GraduateEnglish Language Graduate

Traditional careers for English language major

English language majors have

many skills that can be translated

to a variety of jobs.

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Have a nice day!Have a nice day!Have a nice day!Have a nice day!

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