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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kiyama Lorinda 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(H115)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E133
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 the context of giving presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require that students engaged in speech and listening exercises.

As an elective 100-level course, Oral Expression in English 3 offers structured study based on textbook exercises, and like Oral Expression in English 1 and 2, has a specific focus on generating effective oral communication involving listening and speaking between pairs of speakers. Objectives also include using vocabulary and grammar introduced in the textbook and classes.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently discuss a selection of topics to do with daily life and society and cross-cultural phenomena in one-on-one conversations with people they have not met before.

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

Attendance is taken at each class. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Assignments turned in late are penalized. Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students.)

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to course Unit 1: Embrace Stress Identify course aims. Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing stress.
Class 2 Unit 2: Media Influences Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing media and career choices.
Class 3 Unit 3: Development Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing economics.
Class 4 Individual Presentations and Papers: Talk about a person or fictional character who inspires you Deliver a 2~3 minute presentation on a real or fictional person who has influenced you. or fictional person who has influenced you. Submit the presentation script.
Class 5 Unit 4: Secrets and Lies Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing secrets and lies.
Class 6 Unit 5: To the Edge Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing accomplishments.
Class 7 Unit 6: Money Matters Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing money matters. Articulate ideas and opinions on issues.
Class 8 Group Presentations and Papers: Describe a charitable project Collaborate with classmates to present on a charitable project. Submit the presentation script.

Textbook(s)

Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford, & Paul Dummett, 2017. Keynote 4. Boston, Massachusetts: Cengage/National Geographic Learning. (ISBN-13 978-1-305-96506-5)

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation, 24%
Homework and In-class Assignments, 16%
Midterm Presentation and Paper, 24%
Final Group Presentation and Paper, 36%

Related courses

  • LAE.E134 ： Oral Expression in English 4

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E134.

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

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