CLE1238

Academic Speaking Skills 

1. Course Synopsis 

This course builds on the development of students’ academic literacy introduced in Academic Writing Skills by focusing on the organisation of ideas and arguments in academic oral communication. 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. Students will also improve their communicative competence by applying appropriate oral delivery skills.  

 

 

2. 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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