2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English 16 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Jonathan Abel
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E434
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
“Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skills in speaking. Effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require students to engage in speech and listening exercises.
Oral Expression in English 16 continues Oral Expression in English 15's focus on the improvement of oral skills while extending discussions to a broader range of topics.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to speak for several minutes alone or in dialogues on a range of topics, while being mindful of the particular problems of pronunciation to which their attentions are directed during the quarter.
Keywords
speaking, listening,oral communication, interactive
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
We will continue to explore a variety of issues based on topics relevant to the students' lives and experience. A group presentation will reinforce confident speaking.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Language.Class discussion and group work. | Students will assess and respond to the materials provided under instruction. |
| Class 2 | Appearance. Class discussion and group work. | Students will assess and respond to the materials provided under instruction. |
| Class 3 | Manners and Etiquette. Class discussion and group work. | Students will assess and respond to the materials provided under instruction. |
| Class 4 | Popular Culture. Class discussion and group work. | Students will assess and respond to the materials provided under instruction. |
| Class 5 | Religion. Class discussion and group work. | Students will assess and respond to the materials provided under instruction. |
| Class 6 | Presentation in class. | Delivery and assessment of Presentations as prepared. |
| Class 7 | Review and Final Examination | Self-assessment and Interviews. |
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)
Materials provided.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
none
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation and homework, 50%
Final Exam, 25%
Final Presentation, 25%
Related courses
- LAE.E433 ： Oral Expression in English 15
Prerequisites
none
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Students may contact me at jonathantokes[at]gmail.com
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E433.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.