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2021　Oral Expression in English 1 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Stoneburgh Mark 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed7-8(H102)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E131
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2021/4/14
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 speeches listening exercises.

As an elective 100-level course, Oral Expression in English 1 has a 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 will have acquired new vocabulary and phrases necessary for discussing 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 1 : First impressions Vocabulary, listening and role-playing for talking about relationships, appearance and gender.
Class 2 Unit 2 : Big or small? Vocabulary, listening and role-playing for talking about lifestyle and culture.
Class 3 Unit 3 : The Good Language Learner Vocabulary, listening and role-playing for talking about language learning in relation to lifestyle and culture.
Class 4 Revision; mid-Quarter quiz Demonstrate ability to use vocabulary and oral expressions from Units 1-3.
Class 5 Unit 4 : Getting Ahead Vocabulary, listening and role-playing for talking about education and family relationships.
Class 6 Unit 5 : Forever Single Vocabulary, listening and role-playing for talking about individual personal relationships.
Class 7 Revision; exam Demonstrate ability to use vocabulary and oral expressions from Units 1-5.

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

Mid-Quarter quiz: 20%
Exam: 30%
Participation: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E132 ： Oral Expression in English 2

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

none

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E132 (Oral Expression in English 2).

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

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