Welcome, dear friends!

This blog will focus on the problem of vanishing languages on our planet and in our country.
Do you know anything about this problem?
Do you know that every 14 days one language on our planet dies?
Do you know that the ethnologists claim, that by the next century nearly half of 7 000 languages spoken on Earth will likely disappear?
Do you know that it is a problem of indigenous peoples of our country, and our territory as well?








This blog especially will focus on the problem of the declining number of the Russian Far Easten aboriginal population.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS

 REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS

This blog contains the additional materials (texts, video, audio, and Power Point presentations) for the course "Identity". That is why it is strongly recommended:

- to follow the plan of the course syllabus;
- to read the given texts, to view the video, and to listen to the audio texts;
- to complete necessary reading, viewing, and listening prior to each meeting of the class;
- to access, research, and analyze information using current technologies and library resources;
- to create written and oral communications for given topics;
- to participate in discussions, group projects, and presentations;
- to post your answers in the comments to this blog post.


CRITERIA FOR THE QUALITY OF STUDENTS' WRITTEN WORKS 

In your written works you have to demonstrate:

- ideas that are interesting and important;
- organisation that is logical and effective;
- individual and appropriate expression of your personality through words and sentences;
- conventions (the use of punctuation, spelling, grammar) that are correct and communicative.

CRITERIA FOR THE QUALITY OF STUDENTS' ORAL PRESENTATION

In your oral presentation you have to demonstrate:

- the breadth and depth of the content;
- the consistence of arguments, the clearness of the speech;
- the evidence of appropriate critical thinking;
- the clearness of conclusions;
- the expression of your own point of view.