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2017　Oral Expression in English GI 2

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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
2
Course number
LAE.E181
Credits
2
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2017/8/24
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 GI 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

　This week-long intensive course is geared toward those students wishing to improve their English oral expression skills, particularly those of discussion, debate and presentation. The four major topics to be treated will be based on documentaries, material from the Internet and other sources, with printouts possibly handed out in class. The themes may include the environment and global warming, overpopulation, artificial intelligence, poverty and hunger, nuclear war, space exploration, and terrorism, and will be chosen in consultation with the students on the first day. Critical thinking strategies will be emphasized to urge students to become more effective speakers.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation, self-introductions. First topic: living in cities. See left
Class 2 Prepare pair presentation See left
Class 3 Give pair presentation and respond to those of peers See left
Class 4 Feeding the world See left
Class 5 Prepare pair presentation Tips on presenting visuals See left
Class 6 Give pair presentation and respond to those of peers See left
Class 7 Creating community See left
Class 8 Prepare pair presentation Tips on body language See left
Class 9 Give pair presentation and respond to those of peers See left
Class 10 Healthcare See left
Class 11 Prepare pair presentation Tips on voice See left
Class 12 Give pair presentation and respond to those of peers See left
Class 13 Communication and AI See left
Class 14 Prepare pair presentation See left
Class 15 Give pair presentation and respond to those of peers See left

Textbook(s)

none

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts will be provided.

Assessment criteria and methods

20% each day on presentation and class contribution

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

Other

Please bring smartphone, pc, colored pens and pencils.
Headphones are also required

Please login to this app 'Edmudo' - and join the classroom 'p8utrh'

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