Individual presentation topics

Instructions:

1.     Topic Selection: Each student will select one topic from the list provided below. Each one must select a different aspect of among the differences between Chinese and English, so first-come-first serve!

·       Basic differences between Chinese and English – sounds/ words/ sentences/ way of thinking…

·       Chinese vs English: Phonetics

·       Major differences between Chinese and English vocabulary (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Pronouns, etc.)

·       Chinese vs English: Word-formation

·       Differences between Chinese and English Sentences

·       Chinese vs English: Discourse &Text (tourism, science and technology, business, novels and stories, essays, poetry, etc.)

·       Chinese vs English: Figures of speech – simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, …  Steven

·       Chinese vs English: (An aspect that impresses you)

2.     Research: Conduct thorough research on the chosen topic. Gather information on the features of the two languages on that particular aspect and then support them with ample examples. Utilize credible sources such as scientific journals, textbooks, and reputable websites.

3.     Presentation Preparation: Create a slideshow presentation (5-10 minutes) that includes visually appealing slides with images and concise and clear text. Ensure that the presentation covers the following aspects:

○      Introduction/ Overview

○      Similarities and differences of Chinese and English on this specific aspect

○      Examples in the two languages

○      Reference page in APA style (minimum of 5 sources). Use in-text citations throughout the presentation, even pictures!

4.    Presentation Submission: Record your presentation and submit the video into Moodle.

 

Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ensure all information is properly cited and original work.