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Let’s explore…
Libertad y Orden!
| Our penpals:
Universidad Industrial de
Santander - Colombia |
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| Profile name: |
Universidad Industrial
de Santander |
| Created by: |
Mireya Gomez |
| Language(s): |
English, French,
Portuguese, Spanish |
| Age range: |
15-18+ |
| Number of participants: |
26-30 |
| Communication
tools (other than ePALS messaging): |
Audio/Voice software, Video software, Chat, Postal Mail |
| City/town: |
Bucaramanga |
| State/province: |
Santander |
| Country: |
Colombia |
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Description:
My students range from a low basic level to a high intermediate level. Their
first languag is Spanish. They are willing to practice their English with
students from the US or other English speaking countries. They would like to
work on a collaborative research with students from other countries to
practice English and Spanish if those students are interested in doing that.
The purpose is to find out how technologies improve a foreign language
learning. |
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Member since: April 14, 2005
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As our pen pals are from Bucaramanga, Colombia,
we need to know much about their city and country before we start a true
exchange with them. We’ll split up the task so we all know a little about a lot!
Then we’ll present our findings in class.
Colombia questions:
- Where is it located in South
America? Find a map (print it out if you need to) and be able to locate it.
- Have an illustration of their
flag.
- What is the origin of the
name, Colombia?
- What is the brief history of
the nation?
- Discuss the variations in
Colombian geography.
- Politics: What kind of
national government do they have?
- Economy: What are its main
forms of industry?
- Imports?
- Exports?
- Unemployment rate?
- Tourism: Why do people travel
for pleasure to Colombia?
- Food: Name some foods that are
Colombian.
- Music: Is there a Colombian
sound and if so, what is it?
- Carnival is celebrated in
Colombia. Describe it.
- Each person needs to find and
pick one famous Colombian person. Be able to illustrate why that person became
famous.
- Education: What is the
literacy rate in Colombia?
- Demographics:
- What is the racial make up
of Colombia?
- Where are the population
centers in Colombia?
- Religion: What are the major
religions observed in Colombia?
Bucaramanga questions:
- Where is it located in
Colombia?
- How many people live there?
- Why is it important,
economically speaking?
- Geography: What does it look
like there? Is it flat, hilly, mountainous?
- What is the annual weather
like there?
- Find their city’s website.
Research Resources
- Reference Sites
- Engines/Directories
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Library Links
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Other
Graphics and more...
Public Domain Images
- Use these links to find clip art, etc.
- CHECK before copying to BE POSITIVE!
- Note all restrictions and terms of use,
being sure to create a reciprocal link where requested!
- Search Tools
- Note all restrictions and terms of use,
being sure to create a reciprocal link where requested!
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