EASL 048 Advanced Communications - Developing Discussions. This course develops advanced spoken language skills for students to use in discussions of various topics inside and outside the classroom. Students express their own ideas and opinions and contribute actively to informal discussions and formal presentations. Students develop their awareness of varieties of spoken language according to purpose, topic and audience, their understanding of concrete and abstract words and phrases, and their use of appropriate sound, rhythm and stress patterns. Listening and note taking skills are developed through presentations, discussions, and media resources.
Prerequisites: EASL 038 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 4.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- participate in formal and informal presentations, discussion and debates using a variety of grammatical structures, vocabulary and idioms.
- identify main ideas and supporting details in authentic oral texts.
- take notes from, respond to, or summarize short lectures, presentations or videos.
- make clear oral presentations that are easy to understand.
- support ideas about familiar topics using logical arguments and details.
- use some complex conversation strategies appropriate for formal as well as informal situations such as politely refuting and rephrasing.
- produce English phonemes and stress patterns clearly enough that errors in pronunciation generally do not prevent understanding.
- reflect on cultural differences and similarities in verbal and non-verbal communication
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors in the English Language Program use a communicative approach to teaching and learning. Lessons
often include inter-active discussions, group work and reflection activities. Learner success in ELP courses is
often demonstrated in tests & quizzes, presentations, assignments and active participation. Assessments include
self and peer evaluations. The responsibility for learning is shared between the instructor and the student to
foster independent learning skills.Learning Resources
Keynote 3 - National Geographic - Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis LansfordDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Welcome and course outline Class orientation Introduction to course materials
2. Unit 1 - Making a Difference
3. Complete assignments and quizzes for Unit 1 Unit 2 - Trends
4. Unit 3 - Healthcare
5. Presentation 1 - Talking about how you can make a difference Presentation skills
6. Unit 4 - Designing the Web Formal Presentation Skills Communicating in Teams
7. Unit 4 - Designing the Web PowerPoint Skills Speaking Skills Presentation Planning and Practice
8. Module 1 Exam - Individual Presentations
9. Unit 5 - Community Builders Public Speaking Techniques
10. Unit 6 - Communication collocations Introduction to Team Presentation 1
11. Group work on Team Presentation 1 Team presentation skills Practice presentations
12. Unit 7 - Identity
13. Unit 9 - New Words Introduction to Team Presentation 2
14. Team work Preparations for Team Presentation 2
15. Module 2 Exam- Team Presentation 2Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Active Participation | 1, 3,5, 6, 7, 8 | 10% |
| Team Presentation 1 | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Assignments and Classwork | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 40% |
| Module 1 Exam | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 20% |
| Module 2 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.