Practicum in Language

By: http://SBANJAR.kau.edu.sa/
Dr. Shadia Y. Banjar http://wwwdrshadiabanjar.blogspot.com

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 PRACTICUM

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
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

OUT PUT
Speaking (out through your mouth)
Writing (out through your hand)
IN PUT
Listening (in through your ears)
Reading (in through your eyes)

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 Levels of intellectual skill — the thinking triangle
(Adapted from Bloom, 1956)
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 Critical
•Language 1
thinking •Language 2

Make Yourself Employable by being well-equipped

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 English Language Graduate

Traditional careers for English language major

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 English language majors have
many skills that can be translated
to a variety of jobs.

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 Have a nice day!

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