2019 | Oral Expression in English GII 3

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2019　Oral Expression in English GII 3

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Academic unit or major: English language courses

Instructor(s): Mitchell Jon

Class Format: Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

Day/Period(Room No.): Intensive ()

Group: 3

Course number: LAE.E182

Credits: 2

Academic year: 2019

Offered quarter: 4Q

Syllabus updated: 2019/12/24

Lecture notes updated: -

Language used: English

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Syllabus

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 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.

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

This weeklong course will provide students with an introduction to some key skills for studying overseas. We will be exploring how-to-write a successful application letter, ways to prepare for the interview process and short academic talks. The course is aimed at students who may be considering a university-level course abroad, a shorter exchange program or a week-long study session. Also, these skills are transferable - they can be applied to job-hunting, too.

Course schedule/Required learning

	Course schedule	Required learning
Class 1	Introduction + Class survey	In-class survey to ascertain students’ needs and expectations for the course.
Class 2	Interview skills: Background	An introduction to some key skills for surviving an interview for a study abroad program - for example, motivation, discussing strengths and weaknesses and appropriate small talk.
Class 3	Application essay: Exploring successful techniques	Exploration of three successful scholarship application essays to understand the overall structure of a statement of purpose.
Class 4	Presentation skills: Researching the issues	First class introducing some key elements of how to plan and a present a group talk - including the overall structure and creating a strong introduction.
Class 5	Interview skills: Key points	Building on the previous day’s class, we will explore how to discuss current studies and extracurricular activities; in addition, students will be able to practice the skills so far.
Class 6	Application essay: Planning the first draft	Instructor will guide students in applying the overall outline studied the previous day to create the first draft of the application essay.
Class 7	Presentation skills: Planning and practice	The middle of a presentation is often the most difficult part in which to stay focused. This class will look at some skills to plan and present the main body of a talk.
Class 8	Interview skills: Dealing with difficult questions	In our lives, interviews are likely to be some of the most stressful communicative situations we will encounter. This class focuses on how to survive - and stay calm - during difficult moments. Also - as with the previous day - students will have a chance to practice the interview.
Class 9	Application essay: The second draft	Students will be guided as a group and individually about how to edit their application essays to make them more persuasive and easy-to-read.
Class 10	Presentation skills: The Conclusion	The end of a presentation needs to give your audience something which they will remember for the rest of the day, the week and hopefully their lives. This class will explore how to plan and present a strong conclusion.
Class 11	Planning time: Interviews	This class will afford students a final opportunity to practice their interviews prior to the following day’s full simulation. Students will also receive advice on what to do before and after the interview itself to create the best impression.
Class 12	Presentation skills: Questions and Answers	Every culture has a different approach towards the do’s-and-don’ts of the Q&A session. This class will offer cross-cultural comparisons and an exploration of an approach to this stage which can be applied in a variety of situations.
Class 13	Presentations	Students will give a presentation to the class and engage in a Q&A session. The presentation will be assessed.
Class 14	Interview simulations	Students will be interviewed one-on-one and given feedback on what went well and what can be improved in future.
Class 15	Course feedback - counseling and comments	Students will already have received individual feedback on their work. This final class will involve students receiving feedback and advice as a group - and also to offer their feedback to the instructor on the progress of the course.

Textbook(s)

none

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts will be provided.

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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