Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1. Environment vs. Economy: "Global Priorities: Being Green or Earning Green" Pre-Reading Studying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
2. Interventionism vs. Isolationism: "Spreading Democracy or Breaching Sovereignty" Pre-ReadingStudying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
3. Wealth Redistribution vs. Self-Reliance: "Mind the Gap" Pre-ReadingStudying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
4. Cultural Preservation vs. Diversity: "Immigration: Value Added or Value Lost" Pre-ReadingStudying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
5. Security vs. Freedom: "Hawks and Doves at War" Pre-ReadingStudying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
6. Education vs. Field Experience: "Academic Qualification: Passport to Success?" Pre-ReadingStudying the Topic Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Critical Discourse Listening Formatting the Argument: Writing Formatting the Argument: Speaking Reflection
Appendices A. Structuring a Debate B. Rubric for Speaking and Writing
