Tuesday 27 May 2014

Wednesday May 28 Discussion Topic

Hi guys. I chose the following article.
I'm afraid it's probably not suitable for our "serious" class, but I think it's funny and short enough as everyone requested.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-votes-2014/wrong-number-directs-ontario-voters-to-apparent-phone-sex-line-1.2655879

And questions are;

1. If you were a voter seeking election information, and found a government online document misled you to unpleasant (or unexpectedly pleasant) service, what would you do?

2. If you were a girl of the phone sex line and had tons of calls from voters seeking election information, what would you do?

3. If you were an owner of the phone sex line and had heavy economic damage because of numerous misdials from voters, what would you do?

See you tomorrow!

Yukiko

Sunday 25 May 2014

Tuesday May 27 2014 Discussion Question Prep


Howdy everyone,


We will be talking about body language. If you don’t know what this is, please look it up. Also, think about what body language you notice, what your body language says, and how important (or unimportant) body language is.


See you in class!

Matthew

Monday's Presentation Topic

Hi guys,

My topic is "human zoo".

Have a nice day!

Tsukasa

Wednesday 21 May 2014

May 22 2014 discussion topic

Howdy,

We will be discussing beauty. Please do a quick research and find out what the physical beauty standard (usual) is in a country that you are NOT from.

Bring this to class please.

See you tomorrow.

Matthew

Monday 12 May 2014

Tuesday, May 13 2014 Discussion Topic

Please read the following article at http://theunlikelyexpat.blogspot.kr/2012/06/word-of-day-lookism.html

We will be discussing the importance of physical beauty in as many places as we have any experience.

See you in class!

Matthew

Sunday 11 May 2014

presentation for tomorrow

What's up guys I know I am late But I tried to put it on the blog. My topic is Personal donation custom in the USA See you soon

Saturday 10 May 2014

Monday Presentation Topic

Hi guys,

My topic for Monday presentation is "a weird campaign against revision of the Japanese constitution".

Have a good weekend!

Tsukasa

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Discussion Topic on Wednesday, May 7th

Hi guys,

Please watch and read it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-27275715

1) What do you think about these girls' posting on SNS?  Why do they post their hauls?
2) Does your country have a similar case using SNS like this?
3) Have you ever felt disappointed at your friends because of their posting on SNS? (like unethical behavior or something)

Have a good night!


Tsukasa

Thurs, May 8th, 2014 Discussion topic

1) Why do so many asian girls date white guys? Are asian guys as interested in dating while girls?

From The Unlikely Expat:

"Korean guys often complain about how eager Korean girls seem to date outside the culture."

"Many Koreans also regard women who date foreigners as being immoral and contemptible. That’s putting things politely."

"I was shocked by the hostility I was met with for being a white dude and just walking around in Seoul with an Asian American friend who happened to be female. And she wasn't even Korean, or Korean-looking..."

"Korean men, however, are often quite interested in sleeping with white girls and other non-Korean women themselves."

What do you think of the observations by an ESL teacher in S.Korea? He says many of the same things about his experiences in Japan too.
Do you think that S.Korea is quickly becoming more globalized (more multicultural)?
Is trying to prevent someone from dating outside their culture a type of racism?

Sunday 4 May 2014

Saturday 3 May 2014

Tuesday, May 6/14 Discussion Topic

Please read the following article:

Why Chinese and Korea Mothers Are The Best

We will be discussing this in class.

ALSO, please think of one question that you would like to discuss with the class on this topic. That's right, just one!! One each...

Come prepared and we'll have an awesome discussion!

Matthew


Presentation Topic on Monday

Hi guys,

My topic is "Dance Crisis in Japan".

Have a good weekend!!

Tsukasa