English Festival 20-22 Oct 2009

English Language Centre
English Festival
20-22 October 2009

Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, October 20

5:00-7:00Reception and Opening Ceremony
Opening remarks by Distinguished Guests to include Dr Glenn Shive, Director, Hong Kong America Center
Scholarly Lecture by Professor Peter Skehan, Professor of English, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Topic: Task-based learning and related Research
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Wednesday, October 21

11-12:20Guest Lecture for Teachers by
Damon Anderson, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S.A. State Department
Topic: English in China and Beyond: Perspectives from Beijings regional English language officer
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1:30-2:00Highlights of 2008-2009 English FestivalsL105 
2:00-2:30American Life Presentation L105Click Here
2:30-3:30A Box with a View Film Screening L105Click Here
3:30-4:00Magic Showcase-UM Magic Club L105Click Here
4:00-5:30Jeopardy V Trivia competition focused on English
*To sign up for Jeopardy, please e-mail schen@umac.mo on or before 16 Oct 2009
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5:30-6:00Bananagrams (English spelling and vocabulary game)L105

Thursday, October 22

11:00-12:20Guest Lecture for Students by
Damon Anderson
, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S.A. State Department
Topic: How to be a Successful Language Learner
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12:30-1:30Games Corner V (Scrabble, Pictionary, and other English Games)L105Click Here
2:00-3:20Guest Lecture for Students by
Damon Anderson
, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing office), U.S.A. State Department
Topic: How to be a Successful Language Learner (Repeat)
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3:30-5:00UM Idol Karaoke Competition
*To sign up for UM Idol, please e-mail jlin@umac.mo on or before 20 Oct 2009
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5:00-5:30Closing Ceremony and Award PresentationsL105Click Here