2021 Oral Expression in English 12

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Abel Jonathan 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(H117)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E334
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
-
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 also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require students engaged in speech and listening exercises.

Oral Expression in English 12 builds upon the specific listening and discussion skills developed in Oral Expression in English 11.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the key points of the topics in class and confidently discuss those points with classmates and the instructor.

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 discussion.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Speaking Topic-Technology Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 2 Speaking Topic-The Environment Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 3 Speaking Topic-The Media Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 4 Speaking Topic-Health Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 5 Speaking Topic-Sports Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 6 Speaking Topic-The Weather Fluency/vocabulary/listening
Class 7 The Future/ Final Exam Fluency/vocabulary/listening

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)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts

Assessment criteria and methods

Quizzes, exams (oral and written) Class participation 70% Assignments 30%

Related courses

  • LAE.E333 : Oral Expression in English 11

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E333.

Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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