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2022　Oral Expression in English GII 1

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Narum Paul 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E182
Credits
2
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/1/10
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
Experience since 1983 translating documents from Japanese into English, specializing in business, governmental, economic, scientific, historical, cultural and literary topics, among others. Experience since 1985 editing and fact-checking articles for a weekly newsmagazine published in Japanese. Experience since 1994 teaching English and related subjects at Japanese universities in the Tokyo-Yokohama area, with special concentrations on culture, history, media and translation. Travel experience to 155 countries and 74 dependent territories.

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

Around the World in One Week -- Talking about Global Travel and Current Affairs

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 Course introduction, self-introductions, selection of topics Prepare for self-introductions
Class 2 Strategies for pair and personal presentations Research different techniques for more effective presentations
Class 3 Theme A (Example: Travel) Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions
Class 4 Discussion and debate Engage actively in discussions, be able to see various sides of an issue, give feedback and advice to others
Class 5 Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions
Class 6 Discussion and debate Engage actively in discussions, be able to see various sides of an issue, give feedback and advice to others
Class 7 Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice Work with partner in polishing the presentation
Class 8 Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment Give presentation, actively listen to others'
Class 9 Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions
Class 10 Discussion and debate Engage actively in discussions, be able to see various sides of an issue, give feedback and advice to others
Class 11 Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) Work on presentation, get feedback from other students
Class 12 Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual Give presentation, actively listen to others'
Class 13 Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual Give presentation, actively listen to others'
Class 14 Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up Talk with instructor about performance and points to be improved

Textbook(s)

All materials to be distributed in class (online).

Reference books, course materials, etc.

All materials to be distributed in class (online).

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

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