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- Instructor(s)
- Anno Mariko
- Class Format
- Exercise (ZOOM)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(W833)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- LAE.E233
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/9/18
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
In keeping with their title, all of the “Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skill in speaking. Apart from the context of making presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require that students carry out both interactive speech and engaged listening exercises.
In Oral Expression in English 7 the principal aim is to generate effective oral communication involving listening and speaking among members of groups of 3 or 4 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 have become well aware of skills and strategies needed for interactive discussions on a range of topics among a group of 3, 4 or more of their peers.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression. |
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
This is designed to be a student-centered, interactive course with students discussing and debating on various topics. New vocabulary and grammar will be routinely introduced to enable students to articulate ideas more clearly and to facilitate discussions. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to course 2. Unit 1: Connect | identify course aims; acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss connections; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 2 | 1. Unit 1: Connect 2. Unit 2: Explore | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss explorations; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 3 | 1. Unit 2: Explore 2. Unit 3: Old or new | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss old and new places; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 4 | 1. Midterm Group Presentation 2. Unit 4: Work | deliver a group presentation; acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss work and workplaces; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 5 | Unit 4: Work | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss work and workplaces; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 6 | Unit 5: Risk | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss risks; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 7 | 1. Review of material 2. Final Group Presentation | consolidate ideas and key concepts from units 1-5; articulate ideas and opinions on issues; deliver a final group presentation |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Crace, Araminta, and Richard Acklam. 2011. New Total English, Upper Intermediate (Students’ Book with Active Book). Essex: Pearson Education International. (ISBN: 978-1-4082-6724-0)
Note: An e-book version of the textbook is available. Please ask the instructor for details on the first day of class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Suggested websites:
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/
VOA http://www.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
TED, VOA and NPR provide video transcripts.
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
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 20%
Midterm Group Presentation: 25%
Final Presentation: 30%
Related courses
- Oral Expression in English 8
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with Oral Expression in English 8.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
