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Paul Sparks
- Online English Lesson Plans, Lesson Material and Ideas for Oral English
(Speaking Lessons) from Hunan University of Science and Technology...
ORAL
ENGLISH:
Hunan
University of Science & Technology
YEAR 2 -
ORAL ENGLISH, COURSE OUTLINE
Course Description:
This course is classroom
based, with two 45-minute periods per week for two semesters. Students are
expected to attend, and participate in every lesson.
This course is primarily
"Oral English" but will involve other aspects of English, such as
vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading and listening, therefore students are
encouraged to use ideas they have been taught in other subjects. Students
are expected to express their opinions during lessons, stating their
reasons.
Oral English has two
main priorities. Firstly, the lessons will review basic speaking skills,
revising the areas of weakness and giving the students more confidence to
speak. Secondly, the students will be taught advanced Oral English, to
develop their ability to communicate in English.
The content of the
lessons will be adjusted throughout each semester according to student
abilities in different classes.
Course Objectives:
Oral English is designed
to enable students to:
· Gain confidence to speak English.
· Identify areas of weakness in speaking.
· Improve Pronunciation, Intonation, Fluency, Tone, Volume and Speed.
· Learn how to use "small talk", discussion, debate etc.
· Understanding how to summarise or paraphrase speech.
· Understand how grammar is used when speaking.
· Express personal ideas, viewpoints and opinions.
· Recognise and use different language techniques.
· Recognise cultural differences between countries.
· Identify and use Slang, Idioms, Sayings etc.
Materials and Resources:
· Course Website -
www.paulsparks.net
· Various DVD's and CD's might be used for lessons.
· Information from the internet will be used for some lessons.
· Additional handouts, articles, photocopies, etc. will be used for most
lessons.
Course Evaluation &
Details:
Assessment of this
course will be a combination of exams, assignments, homework, tests and
performance during class.
Expectations of the
Students:
Attendance &
Behaviour: Students are expected to attend every lesson. All absences must
be explained fully. Unauthorised absence will result in a reduction in the
final grade.
You are required to be
in the classroom at least 5 minutes before the lesson begins. Before each
lesson, the class monitor should check that there is sufficient chalk and a
blackboard cleaner available. Mobile phones should be turned off during
lessons and placed in your bag, the class monitor will be held responsible
if any students use mobile phones.
Stationary: Students are
required to bring their own stationary to each lesson. You are advised to
bring a pen, pencil, notebook, dictionary and electronic translator.
Assignments / Homework:
Students are required to complete all assignments and homework on time. If
students have any problems with assignments, it is their responsibility to
contact the teacher during lessons, or by email. Late submissions will not
be marked.
Lessons: Students should
speak English in the classroom. Any student speaking Chinese will be asked
to leave the class. Students are expected to ask the teacher if they do not
understand something. You are expected to write notes during lessons and
consult the course website (www.paulsparks.net) for further details about
lessons.
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