2023 Oral Expression in English 2 1

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Hiromoto Yuka 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(W9-322(W931))  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E132
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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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

Based on a textbook on presentation of ideas, this class focuses on speaking, listening and discussing. The final and fourth classes are followed by examinations.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 8: Cyber Love Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 2 Unit 9: A Visit to Grandma Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 3 Unit 10: Fan Worship Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 4 Unit 11: Pet Peeve; Examination Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 5 Unit 12: Close Your Eyes and See Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 6 Unit 13: Protecting Our Environment Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.
Class 7 Unit 14: Get a Job!; Examination Read the chapter and answer the relevant questions.

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 1 Third Edition (9789813134379)

In case student enrollment exceeds the class capacity, we may limit the number of students who can take this course. Please make sure to attend the first class and refrain from purchasing textbooks until after your spot is ensured during the first class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Examination: 60%; Participation: 40%

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.

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