精進英語力:口語溝通與表達

This course aims at providing students with principles, strategies, and techniques in speaking English effectively and improving their oral communication skills that are transferrable to a variety of settings. Through selected themed-based scenarios and authentic texts, this course intends to help students build a repertoire of effective speaking strategies and practical classroom techniques that are embedded in both language learning and formal presentations. Throughout the semester, students are encouraged to engage in presentations and discussions on a variety of issues in the global context. Upon completing this course, students are expected to acquire confidence, logical thinking and skills needed in public speaking, as well as to improve the organisation, content and delivery of oral presentations in the global learning and working environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The course will be conducted through a weekly seminar of two hours, covering topics on interpersonal communication skills and oral presentation. There will not be written midterm and final exams. Instead, your performance will be evaluated through in-class participation and group discussion, individual presentations and occasional online assignments.

Note: The syllabus is only tentative and subject to change. The instructor will notify the changes when circumstances required. A more detailed outline of teaching and assessment methods will be explained at the first class meeting. I would like to see you pass the class, get a good grade, and enjoy learning English in a friendly and supportive community. To achieve this, you are expected to attend each class and actively participate in all the discussion and activities as required.

Attendance (10%), participation & in-class discussion (20%), midterm presentation (25%), final presentation (30%), occasional online assignments (15%)

Course handouts and online learning materials to be provided by the instructor