Apply the ideas in Daniel Pink’s Drive to a situation or activity you know well.
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What is the most important function of a college essay—for you?
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Answers to all the questions you may have about how this class works.
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Due Tues. Oct. 22 at 12 noon (e-copy only)
Based on your and your classmates’ experiences, what is one insight you’ve gained about how to motivate oneself to do independent language study?
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Due Tues. Oct. 15 in class
What is one interesting insight that the readings we’ve done this session give us into the nature of success in language learning?
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Due Mon. Sept. 30 at 4pm
In a brief essay, attempt to answer the question: Can Gardner and Lambert’s theory of “integrative motivation” help explain Peter Hessler’s success in learning Chinese?
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In a brief essay, attempt to answer the question: What do effective language learners have in common? What, in your view, seems to be the key factor or factors in their success?
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A rough guide to what your summary paragraph needs to do.
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“Reporting verbs” are verbs used to introduce something someone else says, writes, or believes. This handy sheet gives examples of a few of the most common ones.
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The official syllabus for EAP101, with a general description of the course and relevant school policies.
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