By the end of the semester, students will be able to (1) lead group discussions on important international & domestic issues, (2) participate in discussions and respond to questions related to these issues discussed in class, (3) prepare and give a persuasive speech, (4) speak eloquently in speeches on various topics, and (5) prepare and engaged in panel discussions.Oral Training II (Spring semester) continues to help advance students’ English speaking capabilities significantly through various activities in each class session, including lectures, group discussions, and oral presentations. Not only well-organized content and effective delivery of the oral presentations but also persuasion and influencing skills are the main focuses of the course. Students are expected to express themselves freely, clearly, logically, and academically.

By the end of the semester, students will be able to (1) lead group discussions on important international & domestic issues, (2) participate in discussions and respond to questions related to these issues discussed in class, (3) prepare and give a persuasive speech, (4) speak eloquently in speeches on various topics, and (5) prepare and engaged in panel discussions. Oral Training II (Spring semester) continues to help advance students’ English speaking capabilities significantly through various activities in each class session, including lectures, group discussions, and oral presentations. Not only well-organized content and effective delivery of the oral presentations but also persuasion and influencing skills are the main focuses of the course. Students are expected to express themselves freely, clearly, logically, and academically.

Comp�Oral II builds on the English-language skills developed in Comp�Oral I. This two-part course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays and using spoken English for academic purposes, such as group discussions and delivering oral presentations. The course will continue to stress accuracy in speaking and writing and will emphasize skills and strategies to improve your ability to communicate in English. You will also learn how to analyze and strengthen your own and your classmates� written and spoken English. The general goal of the course is to increase your academic English language proficiency to the high�intermediate level in speaking and writing.

Comp�Oral II builds on the English-language skills developed in Comp�Oral I. This two-part course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays and using spoken English for academic purposes, such as group discussions and delivering oral presentations. The course will continue to stress accuracy in speaking and writing and will emphasize skills and strategies to improve your ability to communicate in English. You will also learn how to analyze and strengthen your own and your classmates� written and spoken English. The general goal of the course is to increase your academic English language proficiency to the high�intermediate level in speaking and writing.

Porter, Patricia, and Margaret Grant. Communicating Effectively in English. 2nd Edition. Boston: Heinle, 1992.

Porter, Patricia, and Margaret Grant. Communicating Effectively in English. 2nd Edition. Boston: Heinle, 1992.