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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
-
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(W322)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E433
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2017/3/17
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

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 these courses require that students carry out both interactive speech and get engaged in listening exercises.

As a graduate-level elective course, Oral Expression in English 15 focuses on the improvement of oral communication skills – in other words, speaking with confidence and in such a way as to have them understood, and active participation in conversations with a range of topics. The course requires all students to prepare a short presentation on a weekly assigned topics, as well as a longer individual presentation.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to speak for several minutes by themselves or in dialogues on a range of topics, paying attention to their own pronunciation issues.

Keywords

speaking, listening,oral communication, interactive

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

Each week, we will explore a different issue using readings (handouts) as well as discussions. Students are expected to complete all readings and come to class prepared for discussion. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students’ strong commitment and active participation are the keys to success, not only for themselves, but also for the entire class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Class activity Speaking exercise
Class 2 Class discussion & group activity Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 3 Class discussion & group activity Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 4 Class discussion & group activity Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 5 Presentation: Half of the class will deliver a presentation on a given topic. Members of the audience will evaluate the performance of each presenter. The details of the assignment will be provided on Week 3. Presenters are responsible for preparing a presentation.
Class 6 Presentation: The other half of the class will deliver a presentation on a given topic. Members of the audience will evaluate the performance of each presenter. Presenters are responsible for preparing a presentation.
Class 7 Instructor feedback and peer review Students are expected to evaluate their own presentations.
Class 8 Class: Wrap-up Test: self-assessment and interview. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their own performance.

Textbook(s)

handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Suggested Web sites:
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/
VOA http://www.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
TED, VOA and NPR provide video transcripts.
Scientific American (video and podcasts “60-second science”) http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 30%
Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn. Absences and late arrivals will result in a lower grade.
Presentation I: 45%
Final test: 25%

Related courses

  • LAE.E434 ： Oral Expression in English 16

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E434.

Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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