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.

In Oral Practice II, you will learn: 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. prepare and participate in a team debateThe second semester of the oral II course teaches students to prepare and deliver different types of speech, including group presentation, problem-solution speech, and persuasive speech. Students will learn to choose topics, brainstorm ideas, gather information, organize the speech, outline the speech, and use visual aids. They will also learn to listen actively and evaluate their peers’speeches. Numerous in-class speaking activities will be held to heighten the students’ motivation for public speaking.

Porter, P. and Grant, M. (1992) Communicating Effectively in English: Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers. (2nd ed.) Boston: Heinle & Heinle.