2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English GII 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Paul Narum
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E182
- Number of credits
- 020
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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 summer 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.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss and give presentations on the topics of their choices, and thus be ready to study abroad.
Keywords
speaking, listening, discussion, presentation, study abroad
Competencies
- 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/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | DAY ONE: (1) Course introduction, self-introductions, selection of topics |
Active participation in class |
| Class 2 | DAY ONE: (2) Strategies for pair and personal presentations |
Active participation in class |
| Class 3 | DAY TWO: (3) Theme A (Example: Travel) |
Listening to lecture |
| Class 4 | DAY TWO: (4) Discussion and debate |
Active participation in class |
| Class 5 | DAY TWO: (5) Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) |
Listening to lecture |
| Class 6 | DAY THREE: (6) Discussion and debate |
Active participation in class |
| Class 7 | DAY THREE: (7) Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice |
Delivery of presentations |
| Class 8 | DAY THREE: (8) Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment |
Delivery of presentations |
| Class 9 | DAY FOUR: (9) Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) |
Listening to lecture |
| Class 10 | DAY FOUR: (10) Discussion and debate |
Active participation in class |
| Class 11 | DAY FOUR: (11) Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) |
Active participation in class |
| Class 12 | DAY FIVE: (12) Final Presentations (Best Country) – individual |
Delivery of presentations |
| Class 13 | DAY FIVE: (13) Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual |
Delivery of presentations |
| Class 14 | DAY FIVE: (14) Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up |
Active participation in class |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
All materials to be handed out in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
-
Evaluation methods and criteria
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
none
Other
None