2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English GIIA
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Paul Narum
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E336
- Number of credits
- 020
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
Speaking, listening, discussion, presentation
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
- Specialist skills Liberal arts skills Communication skills Applied skills (inquisitive thinking and/or problem-finding skills) Applied 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 an exploration of timely issues in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students will be expected to listen to and discuss various lectures (mainly TED Talks) and famous speeches. The pair presentation will focus on one of the issues already discussed in class, while the individual presentation will be about a topic chosen by each student according to his or her preferences and field of expertise. Critical thinking strategies will be emphasized as students become more effective speakers, with timely feedback given.
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 different techniques for more effective presentations |
| Class 4 | STEM Presentations -- case study No. 1 (TED Talks) | Listen to TED Talk, ask instructor questions, engage actively in discussions |
| Class 5 | STEM Presentations -- case study No. 2 (TED Talks) | Listen to TED Talk, ask instructor questions, engage actively in discussions |
| Class 6 | Preparation time for pair presentations (group discussion) | Work with partner in polishing the presentation |
| Class 7 | Pair presentations (timely STEM issue) | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 8 | Pair presentations (timely STEM issue) | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 9 | Feedback about presentations and group discussion | Listen to feedback from instructor and other students, engage actively in discussions |
| Class 10 | STEM Presentations -- case study No. 3 (TED Talks) | Listen to TED Talk, ask instructor questions, engage actively in discussions |
| Class 11 | STEM Presentations -- case study No. 4 (TED Talks) | Listen to TED Talk, ask instructor questions, engage actively in discussions |
| Class 12 | Preparation time for final presentation (group discussion) | Work on presentation, get opinions from other students |
| Class 13 | Final Presentations (personal area of interest)- individual | Give presentation, actively listen to others' |
| Class 14 | Final Presentations (personal area of interest)- individual, final feedback | Give presentation, actively listen to others', 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.
All materials to be distributed in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
50% Attendance and Class Participation
20% Pair Presentation
30% Individual Presentation
(Extra assignments for graduate students)
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.E435 ： Oral Expression in English G III
Prerequisites
None
Other
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