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- Instructor(s)
- Haraga Makiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(W242)
- Group
- 1
- Course number
- LAE.E231
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/3/18
- 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 students engaged in speech and listening exercises.
As an elective 200-level course, Oral Expression in English 5 offers more challenging materials than the 100-level courses, while maintaining 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 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
Each week, we will explore a different issue using readings, videos as well as discussions. Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, complete all readings, study the vocabulary, and come to class prepared for discussions. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students’ strong commitment and active participation are the keys to success, not only for themselves, but also for the entire class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, Class activity Unit 1: Culture and identity | Students will be asked to talk about themselves. |
| Class 2 | Unit 1: Culture and identity | Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, read the passage, and complete the assigned exercises. |
| Class 3 | Unit 3: Water | Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, read the passage, and complete the assigned exercises. |
| Class 4 | Unit 4: Opportunities | Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, read the passage, and complete the assigned exercises. |
| Class 5 | Unit 6: Mysteries | Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, read the passage, and complete the assigned exercises. |
| Class 6 | Unit 7: Living space | Students are expected to watch the assigned video clip, read the passage, and complete the assigned exercises. |
| Class 7 | Presentation and discussion The details of the assignment will be provided on Week 5. | Students are responsible for preparing a presentation. |
| Class 8 | Instructor feedback Vocabulary test | Students are expected to evaluate their performances of Week 7 as well as prepare for the vocabulary test. |
Textbook(s)
Life 4, Second Edition, Student book with Web App/Cengage
Reference books, course materials, etc.
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/
VOA Learning English https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
Scientific American
(video and podcasts “60-second science”) http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Assessment criteria and methods
The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 35% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Presentation: 45%
Vocabulary test: 20%
Related courses
- LAE.E232 ： Oral Expression in English 6
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E232 (Oral Expression in English 6).
Attendance at the first session is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
