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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.E434
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2017/3/17
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

“Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skills in speaking. Apart from the context of giving presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require students engaged in speech and listening exercises.

Oral Expression in English 16 continues Oral Expression in English 15's focus on the improvement of oral skills while extending discussions to a broader range of topics. The course requires all students to prepare short presentations on assigned weekly topics as well as longer individual presentations.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to speak for several minutes alone or in dialogues on a range of topics, while being mindful of the particular problems of pronunciation to which their attentions are directed during the quarter.

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

While we continue to explore a variety of issues, an emphasis is placed on group work throughout the course because this course is designed to help students develop skills that are increasingly important in a globalizing world: the ability to work with people from different background, active listening, and critical thinking. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students are expected to complete all readings and come to class prepared for discussion.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Class activity Speaking exercise
Class 2 Class discussion Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 3 Class discussion & group work Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 4 Class discussion & group work Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 5 Class discussion & group work Students are responsible for reading all handouts.
Class 6 Group presentation: Each group will deliver a presentation. The details of the assignment will be provided on Week 3. Students 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 Exam: 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: 40%
Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn. Absences and late arrivals will result in a lower grade.
Group presentation: 3
Interview: 25%

Related courses

  • LAE.E433 ： Oral Expression in English 15

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E433.

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

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