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.
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.
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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University lecturer for more than 26 years, translator (magazine, institutional, online, annual reports, etc.) for more than 36 years, travel experience to 155 countries and 74 semi-autonomous territories. |
speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Around the World in 100 Hours, Part One (Travelogue and Country Comparison)
This week-long intensive course is geared to 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 dealt with shall 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 1a 23-Sep Course introduction, self-introductions, selection of topics | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 2 | Day 1b 23-Sep Theme A (Example: Travel) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 3 | Day 1c 23-Sep Discussion and debate | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 4 | Day 2a 24-Sep Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 5 | Day 2b 24-Sep Discussion and debate | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 6 | Day 2c 24-Sep Strategies for pair and personal presentations | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 7 | Day 3a 25-Sep Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 8 | Day 3b 25-Sep Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 9 | Day 4a 28-Sep Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 10 | Day 4b 28-Sep Discussion and debate | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 11 | Day 4c 28-Sep Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 12 | Day 5a 29-Sep Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 13 | Day 5b 29-Sep Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
Class 14 | Day 6a 30-Sep Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies |
All materials to be handed out in class
All materials to be handed out in class
50% Attendance and Class Participation
20% Pair Presentation
30% Individual Presentation
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