WEEK 7

• Discussion of the previous week's assignment: comparing contact scenarios.
  

• Focus on:
• use of empirical evidence;
• use of references;
• use of a theoretical background.

The first set of slides presented in class is available here.

• Registers and style:
  
• the continuum between formal and informal styles;
• oral and written registers.
  

• Criticism in the academic debate:
  
• sarcasm;
• crossing the line;
• the proper way.

The second set of slides presented in class is available here.

ASSIGNMENT:

Compare the following reviews of E&F.


Single out sarcastic or disparaging expressions, and propose more acceptable alternatives.
Also, highlight the points that, in your opinion, are the most convincing, and choose the review that, in your opinion, is the most effective.