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VIDEO 2 (7,5 points)
=Learning about great Architecture and Urban Planning= =Video 2: Big Buildings of Beijing=

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Think about your answers to these questions (mental work)
 * Warm-up Activiy**


 * Objectives:**
 * Discussing about great Architecture & Planning around the world
 * Watching a video about new projects in Beijing
 * Discussing video clip with classmates
 * Summarizing the video
 * Completing exercises on vocabulary and grammar

Video 2 Previewing Activities (F2F)

 * Silent Thinking**
 * Before watching this video clip, think of some of the most wonderful buildings and public spaces you know about.
 * Think about what it takes to design great spaces
 * What does it take to build great architecture?
 * What is good urbanism all about?
 * What are the different features to be considered before designing an urban plan?
 * Watch this video clip, and think about the greatest constructions in the world
 * Do you remember what the seven wonders of the modern world are? Can you tell?

NOTE: THIS VIDEO ACTIVITY CAN BE DONE EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR IN PAIRS.

**Activity 1:** Vocabulary building (2,5 pts)

 * Pre-viewing Activities (F2F):**
 * Please do Vocabulary Exercise 1
 * In pairs or individually, answer this worksheet.
 * Make a printout to be turned in to your teacher before Week 12 ends.

What do you know about...
 * Chinese architecture || Paul Andreu ||
 * Beijing || Rem Koolhaas ||
 * Tiananmen Square || Jeremy Goldkorn ||
 * Shanghai Boulevard || Herzog & De Meuron ||
 * Which of the following constructions do you think will be mentioned in the video?
 * CCTV Building || Petronas Towers || Trafalgar Square || MOMA (Museum of Metropolitan Art) || Guggenheim Museum ||
 * Olympic Stadium || Torre Corpbanca || National Swimming Center || National Theater of China || Barcelona Pavilion ||

Activity 2 (5 pts):
1. Watch the video **"Big Buildings of Beijing"** where you will listen about some of the construction planning in the city of Beijing, China for the year 2008 2. Answer **Video 2: Big Buildings of Beijing Worksheet** found in Moodle. (Print a hard copy of it to turn in to your teacher this week 12) 3. Get together with a classmate to discuss the video and your answers to **Video 2: Big Buildings of Beijing Worksheet** (F2F) 4. Give the Video 2 Worksheet to your teacher before Week 12 ends (Wednesday or Thursday).
 * While-viewing Activities :**

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 * Video** **"Big Buildings of Beijing"**