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2018　Oral Expression in English G III

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
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Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
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Course number
LAE.E435
Credits
2
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2018/8/21
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.

As a graduate-level elective course, Oral Expression in English G III is offered during the summer vacation as an intensive course, and 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.
This week-long intensive course is geared to those students wishing to improve their English oral expression skills, particularly discussion, debate and presentation, concerning important global issues. The main subjects to be dealt with may include the environment, species protection, global warming, nuclear war, poverty, gender issues, and artificial intelligence. The pair presentation and individual presentation will both focus on a particular global issue that is of interest to the student(s) involved. Critical thinking strategies will be emphasized as students become more effective speakers.

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, discussion, presentation

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

Each 90-minute class period will include dedicated practice of all four main English skills, with lectures, discussions and debates, and with presentations assigned for preparation outside class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction, self-introductions, selection of topics Active participation required. Focus on self-expression.
Class 2 Theme A (Example: Environment and Species Protection) Listening and taking notes. Reflection on chosen theme.
Class 3 Theme A (Discussion and debate) Speaking and sharing ideas. Group/pair discussion and debate.
Class 4 Theme B (Example: Global Warming) Listening and taking notes. Reflection on chosen theme.
Class 5 Theme B (Discussion and debate) Speaking and sharing ideas. Group/pair discussion and debate.
Class 6 Theme C (Example: Nuclear War and Military Issues) Listening and taking notes. Reflection on chosen theme.
Class 7 Theme C (Discussion and debate) Speaking and sharing ideas. Group/pair discussion and debate.
Class 8 Theme D (Example: Poverty and Gender Issues) Listening and taking notes. Reflection on chosen theme.
Class 9 Theme D (Discussion and debate) Speaking and sharing ideas. Group/pair discussion and debate.
Class 10 Strategies for pair and personal presentations Learning optimum presentation methods.
Class 11 Pair Presentations – Warm-up and practice Cooperation with partner, speaking and reflection.
Class 12 Pair Presentations – Final version, feedback and assessment Delivery of presentations.
Class 13 Personal Presentations – Warm-up and practice Mock-up presentation delivery one on one. Feedback and revision.
Class 14 Personal Presentations – Final version, feedback and assessment Delivery of presentations.
Class 15 Student evaluation and feedback, course wrap-up Individual meetings with teacher to assess performance. Advice for improvement.

Textbook(s)

None in particular.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be handed out in class as necessary.

Assessment criteria and methods

50% Class Participation
20% Pair Presentation
30% Individual Presentation

Related courses

  • LAE.E431 ： Oral Expression in English 13
  • LAE.E432 ： Oral Expression in English 14
  • LAE.E433 ： Oral Expression in English 15
  • LAE.E434 ： Oral Expression in English 16
  • LAE.E436 ： Oral Expression in English G IV

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

Intermediate to advanced level of English

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