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2016　Oral Expression in English GII

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Helen Lewis 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E182
Credits
2
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2016/12/19
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

In keeping with the title, all of the “Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students' skills in speaking. Apart from making presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in the course require that students carry out both interactive speech and are engaged in listening exercises. Oral Expression in English GII is offered during the summer vacation as an intensive course.
This course aims to provide students with English oral expression skills necessary to study abroad, with a specific focus on discussion and presentation.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss and give presentations on the topics of their choices, and thus be ready to study abroad.

Keywords

speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Each day we will study a topic from 100 Ideas that Changed the World by Jheni Osman.
After spending the first lesson of the day studying one or two chapters, students will work in pairs in the second period to deliver a 5-minute poster presentation on their chosen topic in English. The goal of the course is to build skill at discussing scientific concepts in English, delivering a poster presentation, and engaging in discussion. The topics given are a sample selection and can changed in consultation with the group.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation. Selected chapters from 'Science in Society' Reading, clarifying understanding, learning new technical terms and grammar for discussing science.
Class 2 Preparation time in pairs with support from instructor Preparing a 5-minute pair presentation. Selecting and ordering information. Designing a simple poster.
Class 3 Give own presentation, watch other students' presentations, ask questions Delivering presentation in pairs. Receiving constructive feedback. Managing question and answer sessions.
Class 4 Selected chapters from 'The Living World' Reading, clarifying understanding, learning new technical terms and grammar for discussing science.
Class 5 Preparation time in pairs with support from instructor Preparing a 5-minute pair presentation. Selecting and ordering information. Designing a simple poster.
Class 6 Give own presentation, watch other students' presentations, ask questions Delivering presentation in pairs. Receiving constructive feedback. Managing question and answer sessions.
Class 7 Selected chapters from 'The Universe' Reading, clarifying understanding, learning new technical terms and grammar for discussing science.
Class 8 Preparation time in pairs with support from instructor Preparing a 5-minute pair presentation. Selecting and ordering information. Designing a simple poster.
Class 9 Give own presentation, watch other students' presentations, ask questions Delivering presentation in pairs. Receiving constructive feedback. Managing question and answer sessions.
Class 10 Selected chapters from 'Engineering' Reading, clarifying understanding, learning new technical terms and grammar for discussing science.
Class 11 Preparation time in pairs with support from instructor Preparing a 5-minute pair presentation. Selecting and ordering information. Designing a simple poster.
Class 12 Give own presentation, watch other students' presentations, ask questions Delivering presentation in pairs. Receiving constructive feedback. Managing question and answer sessions.
Class 13 Selected chapters from 'Technology' Reading, clarifying understanding, learning new technical terms and grammar for discussing science.
Class 14 Preparation time in pairs with support from instructor Preparing a 5-minute pair presentation. Selecting and ordering information. Designing a simple poster.
Class 15 Give own presentation, watch other students' presentations, ask questions. Summary of course. Awards. Delivering presentation in pairs. Receiving constructive feedback. Managing question and answer sessions. Reflecting on whole course learning and application in future career. Informal awards for outstanding performance during the course.

Textbook(s)

none

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts will be provided.

Assessment criteria and methods

Each day's presentation will account for 20% of the total grade
Students will be given feedback on content, clarity, and delivery techniques.

Related courses

  • LAE.E131 ： Oral Expression in English 1
  • LAE.E132 ： Oral Expression in English 2
  • LAE.E133 ： Oral Expression in English 3
  • LAE.E134 ： Oral Expression in English 4

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

none

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

h.lewis[at]st-hildas.oxon.org

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