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=UNIVERSIDAD SIMON BOLIVAR= =**ID2124 English for Architecture & Urban Planning I** Week 8: Metaverse Conclusion, Catching up & Letters to the Editor=

Let's wrap up on Metaverse, and finish everything pending!
**NOTE: This is the chance to update your work. Seize the day!!!** **Remember we are in Week 8, last week to drop out!!!**

**Week 8 Objectives:**
By the end of this week students will have:
 * finished the work not completed in Week 7
 * worked in their own wikis
 * discussed the question: //Can a metaverse improve architectural /urban planning design?//
 * analyzed different letters to the editors in online magazines
 * written and recorded a letter to the editor of an e-zine
 * done Reading Task 2
 * added new words to their Glossary

**Tuesday:**

 * 1) Finish what you have pending from Week 7.
 * 2) Start adding some content to the pages of your wiki, follow your teacher's instructions.
 * 3) Discuss about Metaverse. In pairs, or groups of 3, discuss the following questions: **//Can a metaverse contribute to architectural and urban planning desing?//** Yes, No, Why and How? **//As a graduate professional in the fields of architecture and urban planning, how would you benefit from Metaverse?//** While you discuss with your classmates, please do take notes and save them for later use (they will be useful for Chat 3!).

Thursday:
1. Re-read the articles below, analyze what you agree and disagree with in one of them, and write a letter to the editor or author of the article. a. [|From atelier to e-telier: virtual design studios] b. [|Reality and digital modeling go on trial for a federal courtroom design]

2. In order to write the letter, you should analyze how this kind of letters are written, by reading some examples. Pay attention to the structure of the letter, and the kind of language used. You can visit these 2 sites:
 * Architectural records: http://archrecord.construction.com/opinions/letters/
 * Architecture Week: http://arch.designcommunity.com/ (forum)

Writing 8 (6 pts)
You can select to write a message to a forum or a letter to the editor. Notice that the writing style will be different for each. Your letter must have a minimum of two (2) paragraphs

3. Post your letter to NineHub, Week 8, in the Letter to the Editor Forum.

4.

Recording 8 (3 pts)
Once you have finished and proofread your Letter to the Editor, record it. A 1st recording could be made in **VOX O POP** or if you prefer you can use Windows "grabadora de sonido".

5.

Reading Task 2 (10 pts.)
In class, your teacher will give you instructions about Reading Task 2. Please, try not to miss it; ** this activity will not be repeated! **