Oral Expression in English GII 2

Academic unit or major

English language courses

Instructor(s)

Mark Stoneburgh

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Intensive

Class

2

Course Code

LAE.E182

Number of credits

020

Course offered

2021

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 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.

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 better ready to study abroad.

Student learning outcomes

実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)

An instructor with work experience as a journalist, author, and editor will provide hands-on education in writing and presenting about science, based on practice in the field that features critical thinking and logical ways of communicating information to audiences.

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 five-day intensive course is designed for students looking for a forum that will allow them to speak English on a wide array of topics. It will be student-centered and (very) active participation will be expected. The general daily format is discussion/debate with presentations at the end of the day. Aside from general fluency, other areas that will be addressed include critical thinking skills, presentation skills, listening skills, and vocabulary building.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Depending on the particular course, students will explore a variety of oral communication genres, including presentations, debates, and interviews. These skills will reflect real-life situations which students might encounter while studying overseas. Although the focus will be oral communication, there will also be instances of written work to consolidate learning and allow time for reflection on the exercises completed.

Textbook(s)

All materials to be handed out in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

N/A

Evaluation methods and criteria

40% Attendance and Class Participation
40% Presentations
20% Quizzes

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