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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.E134
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

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.

The materials and exercises in Oral Expression in English 4 build upon those of Oral Expression in English 3, and maintains the 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 broader selection of more complex topics to do with 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 Unit 7: Medical Frontiers Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing medical innovations.
Class 2 Unit 8: Life Decisions Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing life milestones.
Class 3 Unit 9: Technology and Innovation Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing technological innovation.
Class 4 Individual Presentations and Papers: Deliver a 2~3 minute presentation on any controversial topic. Submit the presentation script.
Class 5 Unit 10: Connections Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing communication.
Class 6 Unit 11: Life in the Slow Lane Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing lifestyles.
Class 7 Unit 12: Make Yourself Heard Acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing opinions.
Class 8 Group Presentations and Papers: Methods or Places to Relax and Recharge Collaborate with classmates to present on a way or place to relax. 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)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

TED talks

Assessment criteria and methods

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

Related courses

  • LAE.E133 ： Oral Expression in English 3

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E133.

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

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