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Once every three months, each student is required to create a post on this blog. The post should include links to advanced English-language texst or online sources (e.g., video, podcast, post, article, etc. --> it could be a Tedtalk speech or an article from BBC, CNN, the Guardian, etc.) related to the topics discussed in class, along with his/her own reflection on it. Your post may include pictures as well. Start with a blog entry related to the theme "IDENTITIES" (but the precise topic depends on you, so you should decide what problem connected to identity you will investigate).

--> The blog entry should include 450-600 words (***quotes, links, etc. are beyond the limit).

--> Please remember to follow the blog template you have received and which we have discussed in class.

--> Additionally, each student is expected to add at least 5 comments on different posts made by their peers during each three-month period.


 
--> REFLECTION TIPS FOR POSTS & COMMENTS
 
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS TO ANALYSE
 
1) Why did you find the text/source/video/etc. engaging/weird/fascinating/curious/etc.?
2) What drew your attention to the text/source/video/etc.?
3) What is your view on the problem/issue discussed?
4) Can you think of soem controversial issues related to the content or author?
5) How has the the text/source/video/etc.. influenced your life?
6) What could be done to improve the described situation?
7) Do you agree or diasgree with the statements expressed in the text?
8) Do you agree with the author to some extent?


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