Axis: Identity and exchanges
Describe and comment
Vocabox: immigrant ≠ refugee flee / escape from (v.) migrate from… to… (v.) seek asylum
Look at the picture. What and who does it represent?After describing, how can you interpret the image?
Look at the picture. What and who does it represent?After describing, how can you interpret the image?
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let's complete with a video (till 1'46)
Let’s complete the information with the video
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let’s complete the information with the video1. Define the Brain Drain
2.Effects on some countries? Why?
Comment this map1. Describe2. Interpret
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings together 38 different countries. The majority of OECD members are prosperous, economically developed countries.
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let’s complete the information with the video1. Define the Brain Drain
2.Effects on some countries? Why?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who migrated to the US?
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings together 38 different countries. The majority of OECD members are prosperous, economically developed countries.
Who are they?What is/are their common points?
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
EOI: Share your findings with a partner
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE: Read and answer the questions
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
1)How Einstein depicts the US? The American students? 2) His personal opinion of the US 3) The reason he gives for the American success
4) What are, according to Einstein, the reasons for the American success?
1) Present the important dates in A. Schwartenegger’s life
2) His opinion of the US? 3) What does he think immigrants to the US should do? Give examples.
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE: Read and answer the questions
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
2) USA is the world leader in science(ex: Astronomy) 3) Students are not interested in money but research: devoted vs seen as dollar chasers and materialistic 4. Idealistic outlook: knowledge and justice ranked above wealth and power
1) 1983: his arrival from Austria (worked hard; father: policeman)
2) USA: THE PROMISED LAND 3)- learn English (lessons)-participate in politics (could vote vs Hungary ...) - Give sth back to the country(became a Governor)
BOOK COVERS
IN GROUPS:
- It is now your turn to write INDIVIDUALLY, make some research and present the author, date of publication, type of book, details about the celebrity (occupation, major achievements...)+ his/her life after moving to the US.
2. Explain how the concept of Brain Drain is illustrated through this story? Share your findings with the other members of your group.
Video 2 Portugal brain drain: Young professionals flee stagnating economy
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Summarize the video1. Country? 2. Causes for people to leave? 3. Measures to stop the brain drain by other country?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Video 2 Portugal brain drain: Young professionals flee stagnating economy
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Summarize the video1. Country? 2. Causes for people to leave? 3. Measures to stop the brain drain by other country?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Find other measures a government could enforce to keep their young people
5' and then discuss it with you partner.Which idea is the best?
A quick recap after the holidays
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
1. Brain drain: * definition* Where*Who* Consequences (+/-) 2. Example of brains that changed countries? ( cf The Wheel Decide / next slide)3. Reverse Brain drain: * explain * where* reasons
BOOK COVERS
IN GROUPS:
- It is now your turn to write INDIVIDUALLY, make some research and present the author, date of publication, type of book, details about the celebrity (occupation, major achievements...)+ his/her life after moving to the US.
2. Explain how the concept of Brain Drain is illustrated through this story? Share your findings with the other members of your group.
COMMENT THE NEXT DOCUMENT
The Reverse Brain Drain
- CE: a more recent trend in the US
1. What are scientists considering to do? Why? 2. How do early-career scientists differ from established researchers? 3. What other countries are mentioned? Explain why. 4. How did the Trump administration's policies specifically affect a plant genomics graduate student's career? 5. What are the broader implications of the current crisis for the future of scientific research in the US? 6. What role does private philanthropy play? 7. What are the long-term consequences of the policy for the US ?
GRAMMAR: Working on Nouns countable or uncountable?
1. Can you explain the concept? 2. Which is which? Write the title of the page in your workbook Draw a chart with 2 columns: [c]: countable [u] uncountable Then, write the words below in the correct column: student, knowledge, opportunity, glass, patience pen, hair, euros, happiness, money, love, card, friend, trip, car, news, friendship, gold, education. 3. Check with your neighbour: do you agree or not?
Let's reorganize the quantifiers
Formalisons ce que nous venons de voir et pratiquons!
Quantifiers: practice
Quick Revision
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
1 – Choose the right quantifier (much – many – a few – a little- a few- little)1. In developing country there are __________________________ scientists left. They’ve had _________________ opportunities to go to a better country and they decided to seize them.2. They took __________________________ luggage and hurried to the aitport with just __________________________ personal belongings.3. Sin their country they had very __________________________ money. Once in the US, they can afford to spend _____________________ dollars every day.4. How __________________________ professionals have left Portugal ? They are __________________________ left now.2. Translate1. Quand ils quittent leur pays, les chercheurs ont peu d’idées sur ce qui les attend. Ils reçoivent des conseils de collègues mais peu d’entre eux savent vraiment comment s’organiser.2. Quelques travailleurs qualifiés retournent dans leu pays : ils ramènent beaucoup de connaissance et d’expérience dans leur pays d’origine (mother country).3. Il leur faut beaucoup de patience pour convaincre qu’ils offrent beaucoup d’avantages dans leur pays.4. Comme ils ont un peu de propositions, ils peuvent choisir où il travail. Peu d’entreprises les refusent.
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Look at the document and comment it (describe, interpret)
Let's watch an extract and find the key information:Where is it?What's happening? Why?Is everyone treated the same way? Why?
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
SPEAKING: it is now your turn to stop the brain drain in your country
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US1. You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
1. Choose your country 2. Give its advantages 3. Explain the measures (at least 2) you will enforce to keep the brain in your country.
2–3 minutes speech You may use notes, but do not read everything Speak clearly and confidently
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
SPEAKING: it is now your turn to stop the brain drain in your country
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US1. You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
1. Choose your country 2. Give its advantages (the education system, job opportunities,quality of lifehealthcare, culture, innovation and research, salaries... 3. Explain at least 2 concrete measures you will enforce to keep the brain in your country (Explain what it is and how it will help keep talented people in the country)
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
scientist graduated physicist engineer artist
Let us recap
- Give a definition of the brain drain
- Positive and negative consequences?
- Give examples of people following this trend:Joseph Pulitzer (a journalist from Hungary to the US)Jan Koum (Ukraine→ the US) co founder of Whatsapp
- VocabularyPHD
foreigner
upsides
Tenter sa chance
chercheurs
s’installer
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
Let’s watch the video again and find more information on people having the same dream (video brain drain 1)
The United States is the main pole of attraction for foreign skilled workers; 40% of its foreign-born adult population have tertiary level education. Since the early 1990s, some 900 000 highly skilled professionals, mainly IT workers, from India, China, Russia and a few OECD1 countries (including Canada, the UK and Germany) have migrated to the United States under the H1B2 temporary visa programme. […] International mobility of skilled workers can generate global benefits by improving knowledge flows […]. The contribution of foreign skilled workers to economic growth and achievement in host countries, in particular to research, innovation and entrepreneurship, is increasingly recognised – witness the number of foreign-born US Nobel Prize winners or creators of global high tech companies, such as Intel or eBay, and other successful start-ups. […] The harsh reality is that only a handful of countries have been successful in luring their talented immigrants back home […]; in 2000, it was estimated that some 1,500 highly qualified Indians returned from the United States, although more than 30 times that number depart each year. The risk of a Brain Drain is real. Yet countries can create opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at home and stimulate a return flow of migrants and capital, as well as win access to international innovation networks.
1. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2. A visa granted to foreign skilled workers for specialty occupations. Mario Cervantes and Dominique Guellec, “The Brain Drain: Old myths, new realities”, OECD Observer, 2002.
The United States is the main pole of attraction for foreign skilled workers; 40% of its foreign-born adult population have tertiary level education. Since the early 1990s, some 900 000 highly skilled professionals, mainly IT workers, from India, China, Russia and a few OECD1 countries (including Canada, the UK and Germany) have migrated to the United States under the H1B2 temporary visa programme. […] International mobility of skilled workers can generate global benefits by improving knowledge flows […]. The contribution of foreign skilled workers to economic growth and achievement in host countries, in particular to research, innovation and entrepreneurship, is increasingly recognised – witness the number of foreign-born US Nobel Prize winners or creators of global high tech companies, such as Intel or eBay, and other successful start-ups. […] The harsh reality is that only a handful of countries have been successful in luring their talented emigrés back home […]; in 2000, it was estimated that some 1,500 highly qualified Indians returned from the United States, although more than 30 times that number depart each year. The risk of a Brain Drain is real. Yet countries can create opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at home and stimulate a return flow of migrants and capital, as well as win access to international innovation networks.
a. Observez les expressions soulignées dans le texte. De quoi sont-elles formées ? (Nom ? Adj ?…) Traduisez-les en français.b. Que remarquez-vous ?c. Quelles sont les différences entre l'anglais et le français ?
After some recent events
1. Comment the document
2. What impact?
Listen to a report on the issue
NIH: National Institutes of Health
SPEAKING: TALK SHOW
You participate in a TV talk show dealing with Brain Drain and Reverse Brain Drain issues.
- Learn about your role and get ready to participate. ➜ Choose yourself a name and be ready to present yourself and your life.
➜ Be ready to talk about the Brain Drain and its possible evolutions in the future.
› 2 guests • You have emigrated to the US. You can be either determined to stay in the US or willing to leave. › An expert • You know much about immigration in the US and the Brain Drain issues.› The host • You introduce the talk and make everybody speak. You ask questions and give a conclusion.
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Transcript
Axis: Identity and exchanges
Describe and comment
Vocabox: immigrant ≠ refugee flee / escape from (v.) migrate from… to… (v.) seek asylum
Look at the picture. What and who does it represent?After describing, how can you interpret the image?
Look at the picture. What and who does it represent?After describing, how can you interpret the image?
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let's complete with a video (till 1'46)
Let’s complete the information with the video
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let’s complete the information with the video1. Define the Brain Drain 2.Effects on some countries? Why?
Comment this map1. Describe2. Interpret
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings together 38 different countries. The majority of OECD members are prosperous, economically developed countries.
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
Let’s complete the information with the video1. Define the Brain Drain 2.Effects on some countries? Why?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who migrated to the US?
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings together 38 different countries. The majority of OECD members are prosperous, economically developed countries.
Who are they?What is/are their common points?
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
EOI: Share your findings with a partner
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE: Read and answer the questions
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
1)How Einstein depicts the US? The American students? 2) His personal opinion of the US 3) The reason he gives for the American success 4) What are, according to Einstein, the reasons for the American success?
1) Present the important dates in A. Schwartenegger’s life 2) His opinion of the US? 3) What does he think immigrants to the US should do? Give examples.
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE: Read and answer the questions
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
2) USA is the world leader in science(ex: Astronomy) 3) Students are not interested in money but research: devoted vs seen as dollar chasers and materialistic 4. Idealistic outlook: knowledge and justice ranked above wealth and power
1) 1983: his arrival from Austria (worked hard; father: policeman) 2) USA: THE PROMISED LAND 3)- learn English (lessons)-participate in politics (could vote vs Hungary ...) - Give sth back to the country(became a Governor)
BOOK COVERS
IN GROUPS:
- It is now your turn to write INDIVIDUALLY, make some research and present the author, date of publication, type of book, details about the celebrity (occupation, major achievements...)+ his/her life after moving to the US.
2. Explain how the concept of Brain Drain is illustrated through this story? Share your findings with the other members of your group.Video 2 Portugal brain drain: Young professionals flee stagnating economy
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Summarize the video1. Country? 2. Causes for people to leave? 3. Measures to stop the brain drain by other country?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Video 2 Portugal brain drain: Young professionals flee stagnating economy
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Summarize the video1. Country? 2. Causes for people to leave? 3. Measures to stop the brain drain by other country?
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Find other measures a government could enforce to keep their young people
5' and then discuss it with you partner.Which idea is the best?
A quick recap after the holidays
Give a title to the image and explain the concept (who, where, why etc…)
1. Brain drain: * definition* Where*Who* Consequences (+/-) 2. Example of brains that changed countries? ( cf The Wheel Decide / next slide)3. Reverse Brain drain: * explain * where* reasons
BOOK COVERS
IN GROUPS:
- It is now your turn to write INDIVIDUALLY, make some research and present the author, date of publication, type of book, details about the celebrity (occupation, major achievements...)+ his/her life after moving to the US.
2. Explain how the concept of Brain Drain is illustrated through this story? Share your findings with the other members of your group.COMMENT THE NEXT DOCUMENT
The Reverse Brain Drain
1. What are scientists considering to do? Why? 2. How do early-career scientists differ from established researchers? 3. What other countries are mentioned? Explain why. 4. How did the Trump administration's policies specifically affect a plant genomics graduate student's career? 5. What are the broader implications of the current crisis for the future of scientific research in the US? 6. What role does private philanthropy play? 7. What are the long-term consequences of the policy for the US ?
GRAMMAR: Working on Nouns countable or uncountable?
1. Can you explain the concept? 2. Which is which? Write the title of the page in your workbook Draw a chart with 2 columns: [c]: countable [u] uncountable Then, write the words below in the correct column: student, knowledge, opportunity, glass, patience pen, hair, euros, happiness, money, love, card, friend, trip, car, news, friendship, gold, education. 3. Check with your neighbour: do you agree or not?
Let's reorganize the quantifiers
Formalisons ce que nous venons de voir et pratiquons!
Quantifiers: practice
Quick Revision
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
1 – Choose the right quantifier (much – many – a few – a little- a few- little)1. In developing country there are __________________________ scientists left. They’ve had _________________ opportunities to go to a better country and they decided to seize them.2. They took __________________________ luggage and hurried to the aitport with just __________________________ personal belongings.3. Sin their country they had very __________________________ money. Once in the US, they can afford to spend _____________________ dollars every day.4. How __________________________ professionals have left Portugal ? They are __________________________ left now.2. Translate1. Quand ils quittent leur pays, les chercheurs ont peu d’idées sur ce qui les attend. Ils reçoivent des conseils de collègues mais peu d’entre eux savent vraiment comment s’organiser.2. Quelques travailleurs qualifiés retournent dans leu pays : ils ramènent beaucoup de connaissance et d’expérience dans leur pays d’origine (mother country).3. Il leur faut beaucoup de patience pour convaincre qu’ils offrent beaucoup d’avantages dans leur pays.4. Comme ils ont un peu de propositions, ils peuvent choisir où il travail. Peu d’entreprises les refusent.
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
Look at the document and comment it (describe, interpret)
Let's watch an extract and find the key information:Where is it?What's happening? Why?Is everyone treated the same way? Why?
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
SPEAKING: it is now your turn to stop the brain drain in your country
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US1. You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
1. Choose your country 2. Give its advantages 3. Explain the measures (at least 2) you will enforce to keep the brain in your country.
2–3 minutes speech You may use notes, but do not read everything Speak clearly and confidently
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
SPEAKING: it is now your turn to stop the brain drain in your country
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US1. You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
1. Choose your country 2. Give its advantages (the education system, job opportunities,quality of lifehealthcare, culture, innovation and research, salaries... 3. Explain at least 2 concrete measures you will enforce to keep the brain in your country (Explain what it is and how it will help keep talented people in the country)
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
THE BRAIN DRAIN AND FAMOUS PEOPLE
Do you know any famous intellectuals who emigrated to the US? You will share your knowledge with another student and explain in your own words the content of the article
scientist graduated physicist engineer artist
Let us recap
‘I came here for my shot at the American Dream’ A. Schwatzenegger
Let’s watch the video again and find more information on people having the same dream (video brain drain 1)
The United States is the main pole of attraction for foreign skilled workers; 40% of its foreign-born adult population have tertiary level education. Since the early 1990s, some 900 000 highly skilled professionals, mainly IT workers, from India, China, Russia and a few OECD1 countries (including Canada, the UK and Germany) have migrated to the United States under the H1B2 temporary visa programme. […] International mobility of skilled workers can generate global benefits by improving knowledge flows […]. The contribution of foreign skilled workers to economic growth and achievement in host countries, in particular to research, innovation and entrepreneurship, is increasingly recognised – witness the number of foreign-born US Nobel Prize winners or creators of global high tech companies, such as Intel or eBay, and other successful start-ups. […] The harsh reality is that only a handful of countries have been successful in luring their talented immigrants back home […]; in 2000, it was estimated that some 1,500 highly qualified Indians returned from the United States, although more than 30 times that number depart each year. The risk of a Brain Drain is real. Yet countries can create opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at home and stimulate a return flow of migrants and capital, as well as win access to international innovation networks. 1. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2. A visa granted to foreign skilled workers for specialty occupations. Mario Cervantes and Dominique Guellec, “The Brain Drain: Old myths, new realities”, OECD Observer, 2002.
The United States is the main pole of attraction for foreign skilled workers; 40% of its foreign-born adult population have tertiary level education. Since the early 1990s, some 900 000 highly skilled professionals, mainly IT workers, from India, China, Russia and a few OECD1 countries (including Canada, the UK and Germany) have migrated to the United States under the H1B2 temporary visa programme. […] International mobility of skilled workers can generate global benefits by improving knowledge flows […]. The contribution of foreign skilled workers to economic growth and achievement in host countries, in particular to research, innovation and entrepreneurship, is increasingly recognised – witness the number of foreign-born US Nobel Prize winners or creators of global high tech companies, such as Intel or eBay, and other successful start-ups. […] The harsh reality is that only a handful of countries have been successful in luring their talented emigrés back home […]; in 2000, it was estimated that some 1,500 highly qualified Indians returned from the United States, although more than 30 times that number depart each year. The risk of a Brain Drain is real. Yet countries can create opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at home and stimulate a return flow of migrants and capital, as well as win access to international innovation networks.
a. Observez les expressions soulignées dans le texte. De quoi sont-elles formées ? (Nom ? Adj ?…) Traduisez-les en français.b. Que remarquez-vous ?c. Quelles sont les différences entre l'anglais et le français ?
After some recent events
1. Comment the document 2. What impact?
Listen to a report on the issue
NIH: National Institutes of Health
SPEAKING: TALK SHOW
You participate in a TV talk show dealing with Brain Drain and Reverse Brain Drain issues.
› 2 guests • You have emigrated to the US. You can be either determined to stay in the US or willing to leave. › An expert • You know much about immigration in the US and the Brain Drain issues.› The host • You introduce the talk and make everybody speak. You ask questions and give a conclusion.
CRITERIA