2: Conducting an Interview
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- 49550
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Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, students will be able to
- Interview a peer using open-ended questions and effective listening skills.
- Compose grammatically accurate questions.
- Use vocabulary related to career and education.
- 2.1: Watch: Celeste Headlee TED Talk
- Watch a TED talk by Celeste Headlee, who explains ten ways to have a better conversation.
- 2.2: Watch: Brandon Stanton Video Mashup
- Watch Brandon Stanton, an expert photographer and interviewer, interview people in New York City.
- 2.3: Question Practice: Profile Diana Nyad
- Read a profile of the swimmer Diana Nyad, and practice creating questions.
- 2.4: Question Practice: Profile Stanton
- Watch a video profile and practice writing open-ended questions.
- 2.5: Vocabulary Review: Getting to Know You
- Review the module vocabulary in preparation for writing a profile.