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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mitchell Jon
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Intensive ()
- Group
- 2
- Course number
- LAE.E181
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/11/15
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
In keeping with the title, 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 the course require that students carry out both interactive speech and are engaged in listening exercises. Oral Expression in English GI is offered during the summer vacation as an intensive course.
This course aims to provide students with English oral expression skills necessary to study abroad, with a specific focus on discussion and presentation.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss and give presentations on the topics of their choices, and thus be ready to study abroad.
Keywords
speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Preparation for Studying Abroad
During this five-day course, students will explore three main skills to prepare for studies overseas: how-to-write a persuasive application essay, how-to-succeed in interviews and how-to-overcome culture shock.
The course primarily focuses on spoken communication and will help students who are considering a full-length academic course abroad (e.g. Masters) or a shorter exchange program. Moreover, some of these skills can be applied to job-hunting and job interviews.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 - Introduction | Survey to ascertain class needs |
| Class 2 | 2 - Presentation skills (1) | Researching the issues and the introduction |
| Class 3 | 3 - Application essay (1) | Exploring sample texts |
| Class 4 | 4 - Interview skills (1) | Background |
| Class 5 | 5 - Presentation skills (2) | The main body |
| Class 6 | 6 - Application essay (2) | Outlining the first draft |
| Class 7 | 7 - Interview skills (2) | Key points to remember |
| Class 8 | 8 - Presentation skills (3) | The Conclusion, Questions and Answers |
| Class 9 | 9 - Application essay (3) | Writing the first draft |
| Class 10 | 10 - Interview skills (3) | Dealing with difficult questions and full practice |
| Class 11 | 11 - Planning and practice time | Plan and practice the Presentation |
| Class 12 | 12 - Application essay (4) | Feedback on first draft and advice for final version |
| Class 13 | 13 - Presentations | Presentations |
| Class 14 | 14 - Interview simulations | Interview simulations |
| Class 15 | 15 - Course feedback | Counseling and comments |
Textbook(s)
Handouts will be provided
Reference books, course materials, etc.
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Assessment criteria and methods
Application Essay - 35% / Interview simulation - 30% / Presentation - 35%
Related courses
- LAE.E131 ： Oral Expression in English 1
- LAE.E132 ： Oral Expression in English 2
- LAE.E133 ： Oral Expression in English 3
- LAE.E134 ： Oral Expression in English 4
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
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