Academic Spoken English I(火1・B)

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Students in this course will understand the components of a one-sided argument, an academic genre selected for students of science and engineering, and how to prepare and deliver oral presentations based on this genre. Students will also learn basic discussion skills needed to actively participate in an academic discussion. The course fosters the basic academic speaking and listening skills as well as critical thinking and other academic skills, such as reading and outlining, required for achieving students' communicative goals.

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No designated textbooks for this course. All materials will be provided in class.
Students to have writing materials (pen and notebook).

Week 1: Introduction to Academic Spoken English I
Week 2: Organization of a one-sided argument
Week 3: Basic presentation skills: Using notes
Week 4: Basic discussion skills: Keeping the discussion going
Week 5: Topic 1: Solutions to environmental problems (example)
Week 6: Topic 1 Discussion
Week 7: Topic 1 Model presentation; presentation preparation and practice
Week 8: Topic 1 Presentation
Week 9: Basic presentation skills: Speaking to the audience
Week 10: Basic discussion skills: Showing that you are listening
Week 11: Topic 2: Studying at UEC (example)
Week 12: Topic 2 Discussion
Week 13: Topic 2 Presentation
Week 14: Preparation for final presentations
Week 15: Final presentations
(Schedule subject to change.)

There will be homework, preparation, and/or self-study assignments every week. Students are expected to complete all assignments on time. Students may not receive credit for late assignments.

One-sided argument(s): 40%
Discussion(s): 30%
In-class performance: 20%
Other assignments: 10%

Please contact the teacher by email. If necessary, set up an appointment by email.

This class will be taught in English.

There is a tutorial class on Tuesday, period 5, for students who have difficulty understanding the class content. Contact your teacher if you would like to attend the tutorial class. Students who attend the tutorial class are still required to attend their regular class.