Group Assignment

Unit 1 Group Assignment: English as a Lingua Franca - Group Discussion

Assignment Description:

For this group assignment, you will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a global language. Each group will prepare a summary of their discussion to present to the class. The summary should be brief and concise, around 200 words, and can be presented verbally or written on a poster or slides.

Scaffolding:

Here is a suggested structure for your discussion:

Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of a global language.
Advantages: Discuss the benefits of having a global language. Consider communication, business, culture, etc.
Disadvantages: Discuss the potential downsides of a global language. Think about language diversity, cultural implications, etc.
Conclusion: Share your group’s overall perspective. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa?

Grading Rubric:

Categories	Grade A	Grade C	Grade E
Understanding	Demonstrates excellent understanding of the concept of a global language and its implications.	Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the concept of a global language and its implications.	Demonstrates a limited understanding of the concept of a global language and its implications.
Group Discussion	All members actively participate in the discussion, contributing valuable ideas.	Most members participate in the discussion and contribute ideas.	Limited participation or contribution from group members.
Summary Presentation	Summary is clear, concise, and accurately represents the group’s discussion.	Summary is mostly clear and represents the group’s discussion.	Summary is unclear or does not accurately represent the group’s discussion.
Organization	Presentation is well-organized and flows logically from one idea to the next.	Presentation is organized and mostly easy to follow.	Presentation lacks clear organization or logical flow of ideas.
Language Use	Language is clear, precise, and appropriate. Few or no grammatical errors.	Language is clear and appropriate, with some minor grammatical errors.	Language use is basic, with frequent grammatical errors.
Overall Impact	Creates a strong overall impact through the depth of discussion and quality of presentation.	Creates a satisfactory overall impact, but the discussion and presentation may lack depth or originality.	Does not create a strong impact due to lack of depth in discussion and presentation.

Remember to respect each other’s views during the discussion and work cooperatively to prepare your summary. I’m looking forward to your presentations! Good luck!