2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Oral Expression in English 16
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Anthony Page
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E434
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
All of the “Oral Expression in English” courses are devoted to improving students' skills in speaking. As a graduate-level elective course, Oral Expression in English 15 focuses on the improvement of oral communication skills – in other words, speaking with confidence and in such a way as to be understood, and active participation in conversations with a range of topics. Classes will begin with discussion and debate activities in pair and small groups, and culminate in students delivering a structured presentation on each topic.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to speak for several minutes in dialogues, or by themselves, to deliver a presentation on a range of topics, paying attention to the effective use of language and appropriate structure in their deliveries.
Keywords
Speaking and listening skills, presentation skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This class is designed to introduce students to the key points of oral expression in English, which is the ability to effectively speak and listen in English. A variety of topics will be introduced, and initially discussed in pairs and small groups, and culminating in students giving a structured presentation on these topics. The number of students in this class will be limited to 20. If the number of enrollments exceeds the limit, there is a possibility that we may conduct a lottery during the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the Oral Expression in English class. Students will briefly read and discuss information about an important person, then discuss other important people. |
Spoken fluency, listening, structured responses |
| Class 2 | Students will prepare, practice deliver a presentation about an important person, and then answer questions based on the content. |
Spoken fluency, active listening, presentation structure and skills |
| Class 3 | Students will briefly read and discuss information about a problem in the world today, then discuss other world problems and potential solutions. |
Reading, spoken fluency, listening, structured responses |
| Class 4 | Students will practice the key discussion and presentation skills of voice control, eye contact, and gestures, and then discuss their presentation ideas for class 5. |
Spoken fluency, listening, voice control, eye contact, gestures |
| Class 5 | Students will prepare, practice deliver a problem solution presentation, and then answer questions based on the content. |
Spoken fluency, active listening, presentation structure and skills |
| Class 6 | Students will briefly read and discuss information about a past experience, then discuss their own positive and negative experiences and what they leaned from them. |
Reading, spoken fluency, listening, structured responses |
| Class 7 | Students will prepare, practice deliver a story / narrative presentation, and then answer questions based on the content. |
All of the above discussion and presentation skills. |
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.
Handouts and please bring a good Japanese/English dictionary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 50%, Homework: 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).
Please contact me at anthonypage799[at]hotmail.com
Office hours
Please speak to me before, during, or after class.
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E433.