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- Instructor(s)
- De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani
- Class Format
- Exercise (ZOOM)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed7-8(H102)
- Group
- 2
- Course number
- LAE.E132
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/9/18
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
“Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skills in speaking. Apart from the context of giving presentations, effective speaking involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require that students engaged in speech and listening exercises.
Oral Expression in English 2, following the format of study of Oral Expression in English 1, has its 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 classes.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently discuss particular aspects of their lives and experiences 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
This course uses a speaking and presenting-focussed textbook. Groupwork is fundamental to each session, which culminates in short presentations by all members within each group. In addition to the new vocabulary given in each textbook unit, expressions and idioms appropriate for discussing the unit theme will be introduced.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to course and text. Formation of pairs and groups. Unit 6 : What are friends for? | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/role-playing for discussing friendship and relationships. |
| Class 2 | Unit 7: What's for lunch? | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/role-playing for discussing food choices, lifestyle and the environment. |
| Class 3 | Unit 8: Your online past | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/role-playing for discussing technology and privacy. |
| Class 4 | Revision; mid-Quarter quiz | Demonstrate ability to use vocabulary and oral expressions of Units 6-8. |
| Class 5 | Unit 9: Taking care of father | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/role-playing for discussing family, aging and city life. |
| Class 6 | Unit 10: My student life | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/role-playing for discussing education and future plans. |
| Class 7 | Revision; Exam | Demonstrate ability to use vocabulary and oral expressions of Units 6-10. |
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)
Impact Issues 2 (3rd edition). R.R. Day, J. Shales, J. Yamanaka (Pearson Education)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts
Assessment criteria and methods
Mid-Quarter quiz: 20%
Exam: 30%
Participation: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E131 ： Oral Expression in English 1
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E131 (Oral Expression in English 1).
Attendance at the first session is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
