2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English GII 3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Paul Narum
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- 3
- 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 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 1a 14-Feb Course introduction, self-introduction by each student, selection of topics for class discussion | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to make students feel at ease in the environment. |
| Class 2 | Day 1b 14-Feb Strategies for pair and personal presentations | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to make students aware of specific presentation tips. |
| Class 3 | Day 1c 14-Feb Theme A (Example: Travel) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 4 | Day 2a 15-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme A | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 5 | Day 2b 15-Feb Theme B (Example: Education, Health and Welfare) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 6 | Day 2c 15-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme B | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 7 | Day 3a 16-Feb Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Warm-up and practice | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The pair presentation will emphasize cooperation with the other student in planning and execution. |
| Class 8 | Day 3b 16-Feb Pair Presentations (Travelogue) - Final version, feedback and assessment | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The pair presentation will emphasize cooperation with the other student in planning and execution. |
| Class 9 | Day 3c 16-Feb Theme C (Example: Science and Technology) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 10 | Day 4a 17-Feb Discussion and debate about Theme C | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The aim is to pique the students' interest, widen their scope of knowledge, and improve their ability to comprehend and expound about the topics in English. |
| Class 11 | Day 4b 17-Feb Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way. |
| Class 12 | Day 4c 17-Feb Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way. |
| Class 13 | Day 5a 18-Feb Final Presentations (Best Country) - individual | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. The final presentation will focus on explaining the chosen subject in an informative, interesting and entertaining way. |
| Class 14 | Day 5b 18-Feb Student evaluation and feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up | English oral expression skills, pair and individual presentations, critical thinking strategies. A personalized assessment will be given to prepare the students for the future. |
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 distributed in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
All materials to be distributed in class.
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