2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English G III
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Paul Narum
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E435
- 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 GⅠA and GⅢ are 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.
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)
Experience since 1983 translating documents from Japanese into English, specializing in business, governmental, economic, scientific, historical, cultural and literary topics, among others. Experience since 1985 editing and fact-checking articles for a weekly newsmagazine published in Japanese. Experience since 1994 teaching English and related subjects at Japanese universities in the Tokyo-Yokohama area, with special concentrations on culture, history, media and translation. Travel experience to 155 countries and 74 dependent territories.
Keywords
話すこと、聞くこと、討論、発表、留学
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 six-day intensive course, focused on helping students get their point across on various STEM issues, is designed for those wanting to practice and enhance their English speaking and presentation skills. It will be student-centered, with active participation expected every day. Students will be given various topics designed to utilize and boost their critical thinking skills through discussion and debate. They will also be required to make two presentations (pair and individual), and write a couple of short essays (graduate students). Vocabulary building and active listening will also be critical components of the course.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, self-introductions | Prepare for self-introductions |
| Class 2 | Discussion and debate about timely STEM issues | Engage actively in discussions, be able to see various sides of an issue, give feedback and advice to others |
| Class 3 | Strategies for pair and individual presentations, selection of topics | Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions |
| Class 4 | Preparation time for pair presentations (discussion and feedback) | Work with partner in polishing the presentation |
| Class 5 | Pair presentations (timely STEM issue) | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 6 | Pair presentations (timely STEM issue), feedback | Give presentation, actively listen to others', give and get feedback |
| Class 7 | STEM Presentations -- case study #1 (example: energy) | Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions, write essay (graduate students only) |
| Class 8 | STEM Presentations -- case study #2 (example: outer space) | Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions, write essay (graduate students only) |
| Class 9 | STEM Presentations -- case study #3 (example: AI) | Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions, write essay (graduate students only) |
| Class 10 | STEM Presentations -- case study #4 (example: engineering) | Research discussion topic online, listen to lecture, ask instructor questions, write essay (graduate students only) |
| Class 11 | Preparation time for final presentation (discussion and feedback) | Work on presentation, get feedback from other students |
| Class 12 | Final Presentations (personal area of interest)- individual | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 13 | Final Presentations (personal area of interest)- individual | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 14 | Student evaluation & feedback, personal interviews, course wrap-up | Talk with instructor about performance and points to be improved |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
All materials to be distributed in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
N/A
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation for undergraduate students:
50% Attendance and Class Participation, 20% Pair Presentation, 30% Final Presentation (individual)
Evaluation for graduate students:
30% Attendance and Class Participation, 50% Pair & Final Presentations, 20% Short Essays
Related courses
- LAE.E431 ： Oral Expression in English 13
- LAE.E432 ： Oral Expression in English 14
- LAE.E433 ： Oral Expression in English 15
- LAE.E434 ： Oral Expression in English 16
- LAE.E436 ： Oral Expression in English G IV
Prerequisites
none
Other
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