Taking Part in Discussions and Debates

Oral Listening

Keywords:
Discussion, Listening, Speaking, Writing, presentation

Delivery: On Campus

This class is designed to help students enhance English and communication skills by discussing various topics and engaging in informal debates with group members. We will start out with fun topics to overcome shyness and fear of using the language, then move on to more challenging and controversial topics to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Students will be evaluated on their attendance, participation, and assignments.

There will also be a makeup class on October 17th, and two makeup assignments.

Enhancing communication skills by working with the class members
Gaining confidence expressing opinions and ideas in English
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills by taking part in discussions and debates

Attendance and Participation: 50%
Assignment (on Moodle): 30%
Midterm and Final group work: 20%
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1	October 2nd: Introduction to class and classroom rules. ( On Campus) Getting to know your members.
2	October 9th: Going over basic non-verbal cues/ Learning BOOST
3	October 16th: Discussion: Learning to express your ideas logically and concisely.
4	October 23rd: Discussion: Learning to agree and disagree with your members by giving good examples
5	October 30th: Discussion: Listening and asking the right questions. Learning to deal with tough questions.
6	November 6th Midterm group presentation.
7	Novemebr 13th Introduction to debates: Learning basic methods of debates.
8	Novemebr 20th: Debating: Affirmative and negative terms.
9	November 27th Debating: Organizing the group's ideas and supporting members.
10	Dec 4th Debating: Summarizing your group's ideas, and preparing for rebuttals.
11	Group work
12	December 18th Final Debate
13	Makeup Lesson: October 17th
14	Makeup assignment December 4th
15	Makeup assignment, due date will be announced later

On Campus