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2021　Oral Expression in English GII 3

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Narum Paul 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
3
Course number
LAE.E182
Credits
2
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2022/1/12
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

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 winter 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.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss and give presentations on the topics of their choices, and thus be better ready to study abroad.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
An instructor with work experience as a journalist, author, and editor will provide hands-on education in writing and presenting about science, based on practice in the field that features critical thinking and logical ways of communicating information to audiences.

Keywords

speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

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

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Day 1a 14-Feb Course introduction, self-introduction by each student, selection of topics for class discussion English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to make students feel at ease in the environment.
Class 2 Day 1b 14-Feb Strategies for pair and personal presentations English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to make students aware of specific presentation tips.
Class 3 Day 1c 14-Feb Theme A (Example: Travel) English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 4 Day 2a 15-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme A English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 5 Day 2b 15-Feb Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 6 Day 2c 15-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme B English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 7 Day 3a 16-Feb Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The pair presentation will emphasize cooperation with the other student in planning and execution.
Class 8 Day 3b 16-Feb Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The pair presentation will emphasize cooperation with the other student in planning and execution.
Class 9 Day 3c 16-Feb Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 10 Day 4a 17-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme C English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English.
Class 11 Day 4b 17-Feb Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way.
Class 12 Day 4c 17-Feb Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way.
Class 13 Day 5a 18-Feb Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way.
Class 14 Day 5b 18-Feb Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. A personalized assessment will be given to prepare the students for the future.

Textbook(s)

All materials to be distributed in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

All materials to be distributed in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

50% Attendance and Class Participation
20% Pair Presentation
30% Individual Presentation

Related courses

  • LAE.E131 ： Oral Expression in English 1
  • LAE.E132 ： Oral Expression in English 2
  • LAE.E133 ： Oral Expression in English 3
  • LAE.E134 ： Oral Expression in English 4

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Other

None

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