Create a Mini-Unit Podcast series 2.
Work: individually or in small groups.
Duration of the podcast: 3-5 min.
Language: English and basic Spanish.
The topic of Podcast: University in Spanish speaking countries
Technology: Smartphones that have a sound recording app (Apple: “voice memos” – Android: “Audio Recorder” or “RecForge II”).
Learning Outcomes: Students will enhance their intercultural competence while they research the similarities and differences of the university in Spanish speaking countries and those of the US.
Instructions:
1. During the first unit class (The university), talk about the differences you have observed between the US and the Spanish speaking countries. Ask students to compare their own cultural customs and those of Spanish speaking countries.
2. Ask students to research about the university in Spanish speaking countries. Are they the same as in the US? what are the differences? Do they cost the same? do the carriers last the same?
3. Students will write their dialog.
4. Students will record their “Universidades” podcast.
5. Students will present Chapter 2. The podcast to the rest of the class. You can choose to do it during a class period or listen to 1-5 each day.