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 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, 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, with timely feedback given.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | DAY ONE: (1) Course introduction, self-introductions, selection of topics | Active participation in class Start research for presentation topics |
Class 2 | DAY ONE: (2) Strategies for pair and personal presentations | Active participation in class Continue research for presentation topics (homework) |
Class 3 | DAY TWO: (3) Theme A (Example: Travel) | Listening to lecture Active participation in class |
Class 4 | DAY TWO: (4) Discussion and debate | Active participation in class |
Class 5 | DAY TWO: (5) Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) | Listening to lecture Active participation in class Preparation of pair presentation (homework) |
Class 6 | DAY THREE: (6) Discussion and debate | Active participation in class |
Class 7 | DAY THREE: (7) Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 8 | DAY THREE: (8) Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 9 | DAY FOUR: (9) Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) | Listening to lecture Active participation in class |
Class 10 | DAY FOUR: (10) Discussion and debate | Active participation in class |
Class 11 | DAY FOUR: (11) Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) | Active participation in class Preparation of personal presentation (homework) |
Class 12 | DAY FIVE: (12) Final Presentations (Best Country) – individual | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 13 | DAY FIVE: (13) Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual | Delivery of presentations Active listening, asking questions |
Class 14 | DAY FIVE: (14) Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up | Active participation in class |
All materials to be handed out in class.
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50% Attendance and Class Participation, 20% Pair Presentation, 30% Individual Presentation
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