2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English 4 4
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Andrew Kottler
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 4
- Course Code
- LAE.E134
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 13, 2026
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
All of the “Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students’ skills in speaking. Apart from the context of giving presentations, effective speaking also involves effective listening, so the classwork and homework in these courses require that students engaged in speech and listening exercises.
The materials and exercises in Oral Expression in English 4 build upon those of Oral Expression in English 3, and maintains the specific focus on generating effective oral communication involving listening and speaking between pairs of 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 be able to confidently discuss a broader selection of more complex topics to do with society and cross-cultural phenomena in one-on-one conversations with people they have not met before.
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)
This course is taught by an instructor who works professionally as a theatre director, writer, and performer. He will use his experience to teach effective expression and active listening.
Keywords
speaking, listening,oral communication, interactive
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course is an participatory class that will involve students role-playing, speaking in small groups, and making presentations to the class on chosen subjects. Western theatrical techniques as well as Public Speaking methods will be incorpated into each class.
Exact subject matter may differ from that laid out in the syllabus in order to follow the educational needs of the students
If the number of students wishing to enroll exceeds the limit, enrollment may be restricted. All prospective students must attend the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Review course procedures., Introducing new students. Interviewing and presenting a classmate. Role-play scenarios with a focus on observations (the difference between "seems" and "looks") |
Identify course aims, practice introductions, expressing feeling |
| Class 2 | Students from English 3 will demonstrate the Meisner Technique. Students will practice the technique in pairs focusing on switching pronoun usage. Role play scenarios--expressing strong likes and dislikes. |
Fluency, vocabulary-focusing on frequency adverbs, active listening, role-playing |
| Class 3 | Meisner technique refresher. Role play scenarios-business meetings.. Introduce oral presentation work with impromptu monologues and inner critic work. |
Fluency, vocabulary, active listening and spontaneous response, role-playing, extemporaneous speaking |
| Class 4 | Back to back scene work focusing on word stress and tone. Writing and creating original scenes. Meisner Technique-focusing on complex adjectives. Continue impromptu monologues. |
Fluency, vocabulary-focus on basic adjectives, active listening, role-playing |
| Class 5 | Expanding vocablulary- reviewing adjectives.. Adjective role-play scenes. Intro to final project, expectations and proposal due date. Advanced Meisner Technique practice w/ partner. |
Fluency, vocabulary-focus on basic adjectives, active listening, role-playing |
| Class 6 | Final project preparation. Solo presentation practice with student grading and feedback. Introduction to scripted text. |
Practice oral presentation skills. Formulating feedback to fellow students. Active listening. |
| Class 7 | Final project presentations. Student reflections and feedback. Class assessment hand-outs. |
Presnetation skills, public speaking. Expressing complex thoughts. |
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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Relevant websites and online learning sites will be provided as necessary during the class
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation 40%, Homework 30%, Final Presentation 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E133 ： Oral Expression in English 3
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E133 (Oral Expression in English 3).
Attendance at the first session is compulsory for students planning to take this course.