“EnglishSpeechandDebatingSkills”CourseSyllabus文献.doc

“English Speech and Debating Skills” Course Syllabus 1. Basic Curriculum and Teacher Information Course Title: English Speech and Debating Skills Course type:：compulsory □ elective □ Total hours / week hours / credits: 32 hours; 2 hours/week; 2.0 credits Of which includes experimental (training, discussion, etc.) hours: 0 Course time: Weeks 1-16 Normal English, class 1, 2010: Monday 5-6 Normal English, class 2, 2010: Tuesday, 3-4 Business English, class 1, 2010: Tuesday, 5-6 Business English, class 2, 2010: Wednesday, 5-6 Course location: Normal English, class 1, 2010: 6C-205 Normal English, class 2, 2010: 6E-302 Business English, class 1, 2010: 6C-305 Business English, class 2, 2010: 6C-205 Academic Teaching Unit: Foreign Language Department (FLD) Major Class: 2010 Normal English, classes 1 2 2010 Business English, classes 1 2 Instructor(s)（/TA）Name: Susan Ley Title: Teacher Contact tel: 781600 Email: ley.susan@ Q A time, place and manner: In person before and after class or by email. Regular office hours will be arranged at a time mutually convenient for students and teacher. Individual appointments can also be arranged. 2. Course DescriptionThis course is designed to teach students public speaking and debate skills in English and give them opportunities to practice those skills within the classroom environment. Students will gain confidence in using the English language to express themselves in front of a group of people. Students will gain confidence in using their English-language skills to develop and support an opinion and argue that opinion in a debate. 3. Curriculum ObjectivesStudents will learn to write and deliver a speech. Students will develop English debate skills and, through the debate process, will improve their thinking and speaking abilities in English. In addition, they will sharpen their critical thinking skills and improve their pronunciation and diction through practice and feedback. 1. Knowledge and skills objectives: Stu