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 GII 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.
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.
speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This five-day intensive course is geared toward those students wishing to improve their English oral expression skills, particularly discussion, debate and presentation, through a comparative look at different countries around the world. The main subjects to be treated will include world travel, comparative culture, education, health, and welfare, and science and technology. The pair presentation will focus on a travelogue to a certain country, while the individual presentation will be about criteria for what can be considered the "best country." Critical thinking strategies will be emphasized as students become more effective speakers.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | DAY ONE: (1) Course introduction, self-introductions | Active participation in class |
Class 2 | DAY ONE: (2) Theme A (Travel), discussion | Listening to lecture Active participation in class |
Class 3 | DAY ONE: (3) Strategies and techniques for pair presentations | Active participation in class Start research for presentation topics (homework) |
Class 4 | DAY TWO: (4) Pair Presentations (travelogue) – Preparation and warm-up | Listening to lecture Active participation in class |
Class 5 | DAY TWO: (5) Pair Presentations (travelogue) – Part One | Active participation in class |
Class 6 | DAY TWO: (6) Pair Presentations (travelogue) – Part Two, feedback and assessment | Listening to lecture Active participation in class Continue research for presentation topics (homework) |
Class 7 | DAY THREE: (7) Theme B (Education or Science/Technology) | Active participation in class |
Class 8 | DAY THREE: (8) Discussion and debate on Theme B | Listening to lecture Active participation in class |
Class 9 | DAY THREE: (9) Strategies and techniques for personal presentations; selection of topics | Active participation in class Preparation of presentation with partner (homework) |
Class 10 | DAY FOUR: (10) Theme C (Education or Science/Technology) | Listening to lecture |
Class 11 | DAY FOUR: (11) Theme D (Quality of Life, Health and Welfare) | Active participation in class |
Class 12 | DAY FOUR: (12) Discussion and debate on Themes C&D | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions Preparation of personal presentation (homework) |
Class 13 | DAY FIVE: (13) Personal Presentations (Best Country) – Part One | Active participation in class Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 14 | DAY FIVE: (14) Personal Presentations (Best Country) – Part Two | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 15 | DAY FIVE: (3) Student evaluation and feedback, course wrap-up | Serious reflection of results |
All materials to be handed out in class.
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50% Class Participation, 25% Pair Presentation, 25% Individual Presentation.
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