CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION

CLE1239

University Speaking 

  1. Course Synopsis 

This course builds on the development of students’ academic literacy introduced in University Writing by focusing on the organization of ideas and arguments in oral academic contexts. Through integrated language activities, students learn to employ topical and vocabulary input to develop logical standpoint in scripted and spontaneous academic contexts such as speeches, class presentations and discussions. Pronunciation, intonation, language usage and grammar will be revisited to enhance emphasis, tone and intended meanings in scripted speeches or presentations in formal contexts. 

 

 

  1. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

CILO1 

 

Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analytically when developing individual standpoint with justifications on academic topics. 

CILO2 

 

Demonstrate communicative competence in speaking in an academic setting (pronunciation, intonation, fluency). 

CILO3 

 

Apply in speaking relevant and appropriate English language structures (grammatical range and accuracy). 

CILO4 

 

Act independently to evaluate others’ and their own language output as a study skill. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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