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College Team 2017: Theme, Goal, Population
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The Impact of Social Media on Our Lives |
| Topic |
Social Commerce Is Irresistible "社交购物"的魅力无人可挡 |
| Unit Overview |
Jennifer is a fourth-year Chinese learner. As a foreign exchange student in China this semester, she finds the social media extremely popular and helpful. For example, on WeChat she can call and text people, buy movie tickets, transfer money, read restaurant/shopping reviews, share her pictures and thoughts, and get directions. Her Chinese friends tell her that social commerce is unstoppable and irresistible as it makes life easier. They all love shopping online especially through pengyou quan “Moments” or “Friends’ Circle”. However, she has some reservations about social commerce. She is returning home in a couple of months and needs to buy gifts. She gets several gift ideas through friends’ WeChat selfies and reviews, but she is not sure whether such reviews on social media are trustworthy. She asks you for your advice. |
| Enduring Understanding |
Social Media has changed our shopping habits in tremendous ways. |
| Essential Questions |
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How has internet/social media influenced the goods to be marketed and sold?
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How does social media impact our shopping habits and decision?
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How do you view social commerce?
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| Targeted Students |
Non-heritage college students
Oral Proficiency: Advanced Low/Intermediate High
Reading Proficiency: Intermediate High
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| Time Suggested |
8-10 class periods (50-minute)
Each phase in the lesson plan below takes 1.5 periods to 2 periods
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