2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses

Oral Expression in English GI 2

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Mark Stoneburgh
Class Format: Exercise (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): Intensive
Class: 2
Course Code: LAE.E181
Number of credits: 020
Course offered: 2022
Offered quarter: 2Q
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 GI 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 five-day intensive course is designed for students looking for a forum that will allow them to practice and enhance both their English speaking and presentation skills. It will be student-centered and active participation will be expected. Students will be presented with various topics designed to utilize and boost their critical thinking skills through discussion & debate. They will also be required to make daily presentations (individually and in groups). Vocabulary building and active listening will be critical components of the course.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	Course introduction, Self-introductions	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 2	Family and Friends	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 3	Food and Eating	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 4	Japan	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 5	America	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 6	Europe	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 7	Entertainment	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 8	Jobs and Careers	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 9	Small Business Ownership Group Presentation	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 10	Travel	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 11	Tell me about	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 12	Famous People	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 13	If	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills
Class 14	The Future	Fluency/vocabulary/listening/presentation skills

Study advice (preparation and review)

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.

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Reference books, course materials, etc.