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- Burns Mark
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(S511)
- Group
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- Course number
- LAE.E352
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/3/18
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
This course trains students, who are interested in studying abroad for a year or longer, in listening and speaking skills. The course introduces students to a number of skills such as note-taking, presentation, and debate, which enable them to understand lectures and participate in seminars when they study in an English-speaking environment.
Student learning outcomes
- Students are able to understand the outline of the lectures or mini-talks in the listening section of the TOEFL.
- Students are able to grasp the main points of the lecture
- Students are able to make a summary by understanding its organization and the speaker’s approach to the subject.
- Students are able to answer in clear and fluent English to questions asked by their classmates.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
We continue to explore various issues using audio lectures, readings, and discussions. Students are expected to study the vocabulary, complete all readings, and come to class prepared for discussion. In addition to improving their listening and speaking skills, students will learn basic skills that are essential for creating and delivering effective presentations.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction Class activity | speaking exercise |
| Class 2 | Vocabulary quiz #6 Faith | Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #6. They are also responsible for preview assignments. |
| Class 3 | Vocabulary quiz #7 The Workplace | Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #7. They are also responsible for preview assignments. |
| Class 4 | Vocabulary quiz #8 Perspectives on War | Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #8. They are also responsible for preview assignments. |
| Class 5 | Vocabulary quiz #9 The Arts | Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #19. They are also responsible for preview assignments. |
| Class 6 | Vocabulary quiz #10 Freedom of Expression | Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #10. They are also responsible for preview assignments. |
| Class 7 | Sample TOEFL listening experience | Students are expected to prepare for and participate fully in the class |
| Class 8 | Review of TOEFL strategies and progress check | Review of TOEFL strategies and progress check |
Textbook(s)
None. Materials to be provided.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
A good dictionary.
Assessment criteria and methods
The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows.
Class participation: 40%
Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn. Absences and late arrivals will result in a lower grade.
Vocabulary quizzes: 30%
Progress check: 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E351 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 9
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 9.
