Core Englsh E Class 2nd Semesmter
Welcome back to Core English E class. In this semester we are going to be looking at issues surrounding human migration. We will start with an overview of urbanization within countries and then move on to migration between countries.
Getting Started
Vocabulary Resources
Join Quizlet to practice words from your general vocabulary list.
https://quizlet.com/join/2SSeHHbNB
You can also install a vocabulary pratice app for your iphone.
If you are studying lists 1-5, install this app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ngsl-builder-ri-ben-yu-ban/id973368515?mt=8
If you are studying list 6 (The New Academic Word List), install this app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nawl-builder-ri-ben-yu-ban/id973368033?mt=8
Extensive Reading
You will keep track of your extensive reading points using the MReader website.
Your user name will be "UNP" + hyphen + youre students number (e.g., UNP-123456)
Your initial password will be "mypass". Please create a new password the first time you log in.
Writing Handbook
Click here to download a copy of the UNP writing handbook.
UNP Writing Handbook 2016.pdf (1965268)
Supplements
Check here for additional materials that you will need for class this semester.
Urbanization
Urbanization in China
Reading A Urbanization Strains China Cities
Reading B China’s Rapid Urbanization Could Prove Illusory
Migration
Here are some texts that will be used in class.
Herr and Madame, Senior and Mrs
Remittance Corridors: New Rivers of Gold
Migration After the Crash: Moving Out, On and Back
Check here for an interesting comparison between Japan's Immigration Syatem and those in Canada and the EU.
Check here for an explanation of some changes in the traditional image of migration.
Final Essay
When you are writing your final essay, the advice in this video might be helpful.