2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English 7
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Anno
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E233
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In keeping with their title, all of the “Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skill in speaking. Apart from the context of making presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require that students carry out both interactive speech and engaged listening exercises.
In Oral Expression in English 7 the principal aim is to generate effective oral communication involving listening and speaking among members of groups of 3 or 4 speakers. Objectives also include using vocabulary and grammar introduced in the textbook and classes.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will have become well aware of skills and strategies needed for interactive discussions on a range of topics among a group of 3, 4 or more of their peers.
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 performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression.
Keywords
Speaking, listening, oral communication, interactive
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Attendance is taken at each class. This course is designed to be a student-centered, interactive course with students discussing and debating on various topics. New vocabulary and grammar will be routinely introduced to enable students to articulate ideas more clearly and to facilitate discussions. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class,
preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course 2. Unit 1: Embrace Stress (1) | identify course aims; acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss stress; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 2 | 1. Unit 1: Embrace Stress (2) 2. Unit 2: Media Influences (1) | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss stress and influences; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 3 | Unit 2: Media Influences (2) | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss influences; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 4 | Midterm Group Presentations | deliver a group presentation; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 5 | Unit 3: Development (1) | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss development; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 6 | Unit 3: Development (2) | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant to discuss development; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
| Class 7 | 1. Review of Material 2. Final Group Presentations | consolidate ideas and key concepts from units 1-3; articulate ideas and opinions on issues; deliver a final group presentation |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Stephenson, Helen, Lewis Lansford, Paul Dummett, Richard Walker, and Laurie Blass. 2017. Keynote, Combo Split 4A with My Keynote Online. Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, UK, US: Cengage. (ISBN-13: 978-1-337-10898-0)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 20%
Midterm Group Presentation: 25%
Final Group Presentation: 30%
Related courses
- Oral Expression in English 8
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with Oral Expression in English 8.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.